Program Overview

Introduction to ITC561 Cloud Computing

ITC561 Cloud Computing is a subject that provides students with an in-depth study of cloud computing technologies and their use in business. It explores various standards-based cloud systems and architectures, as well as cloud delivery models and planning for migration to a cloud model. The subject also discusses governance and security issues in a cloud model and managing the cloud infrastructure.

Availability

The subject is available in the following sessions:

• Session 1 (30): On Campus at CSU Study Centre Melbourne, CSU Study Centre Sydney, and Online at Bathurst Campus
• Session 2 (60): On Campus at CSU Study Centre Brisbane, CSU Study Centre Melbourne, CSU Study Centre Sydney
• Term 3 (45): Online at Wagga Wagga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

The subject is offered by the School of Computing and Mathematics.

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is only available to postgraduate students.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Compare and evaluate the ability of different cloud computing architectures to meet a set of given business requirements
• Evaluate a set of business requirements to determine suitability for a cloud computing delivery model
• Identify and design an ICT Risk Management strategy for a cloud computing delivery plan to meet business requirements
• Critically analyse business requirements to plan a migration to a cloud model
• Compare and critique Service Level Agreements (SLA) that meet the business requirements for a cloud computing plan

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
• Cloud Architectures
• Cloud Delivery Models
• Cloud Risk Management
• Cloud Security
• Planning a migration to the Cloud
• Cloud Governance and Management
• Managing the Cloud Infrastructure