CSE-254 - Cloud Computing Infrastructure and Services

3 credits

This class provides the student with the wide spectrum of topics starting from Classic Data Center to IT as-a-Service. The course uses the EMC Cloud Infrastructure and Services (EMCCIS) certification exam objectives and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology definitions of cloud computing as a guide. Topics include cloud deployment, virtualization, service models, cloud infrastructure, private clouds vs public clouds, security and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. We will examine foundational services offered by cloud systems including compute instances, storage models, networking (virtual private cloud), database, and identity & access management (IAM) in commercial systems such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud (GC) platforms.

Prerequisite(s): Students are expected to have basic computer skills, CSE-110 recommended.

Corequisite(s): CSE-254L