cse3acx architecting on the cloud
ARCHITECTING ON THE CLOUD
CSE3ACX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers the various cloud services for compute, storage, networking, security, identity and access management. When designing a cloud-based system the key concepts such as high availability, reliability, cost optimisation, scalability, and performance efficiency are also emphasised. This subject is designed to prepare students for undertaking a vendor certification.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in SBACTO and have passed CSE2MLX
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Amazon Web Services online training | Recommended | Amazon Web Services Academy | Amazon Web Services |
| Readings | Amazon Web Services online training | Recommended | Amazon Web Services Educate | Amazon Web Services |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare and contrast different cloud architectures for cloud applications
- Activities:
- Webinar presentation and open discussions on cloud architectures. Self- checking open-ended questions to support the activities.
02. Implement appropriate cloud services within a cloud computing context to satisfy business requirements
- Activities:
- Webinar with open discussion forums. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online problems. Practical activity on implementing architecture with cloud services.
03. Create and implement secure procedures for optimum cloud deployment and maintenance
- Activities:
- Webinar presentation and open discussions on the secure procedures needed for cloud deployment and maintenance. Self- checking open-ended questions to support the activities.
04. Design a cloud-based system for a business case
- Activities:
- Webinar with open discussion forums. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online problems.
05. Plan and execute a cloud migration strategy for business continuity
- Activities:
- Webinar with open discussion forums. Knowledge assessed via online quizzes and self-paced online problems.
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 14 - 25
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (equivalent to 500 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test on cloud technologies and system design Timed assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Written report on a practical scenario covering cloud services & cloud security (1350 words equiv) | A written practical scenario-based lab report on cloud services and cloud security | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment on cloud architecture (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on architectures with cloud services including implementation and troubleshooting | 15 | 04 |
| Written assignment on cloud migration strategy (equivalent to 650 words) | An assignment focused on cloud migration strategy | 15 | 05 |
| Online subject test (equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple-choice and/or short answer questions test that covers all the topics Timed assessment | 30 | 04, 05 |