Cloud Computing Technologies and Applications

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the latest cloud computing technologies and their applications. The course will cover the fundamental concepts of cloud computing, including its architecture, deployment models, and service models. Students will learn how to design, implement, and manage cloud computing systems and applications. Additionally, they will gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

• Overview of cloud computing and its advantages
• Cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid)
• Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Module 2: Cloud Architecture

• Cloud infrastructure components (networking, storage, virtualization)
• Cloud computing security
• Cloud automation and orchestration

Module 3: Cloud Platforms

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Module 4: Cloud Applications

• Cloud-based web applications
• Big data analytics on the cloud
• Cloud-based machine learning and artificial intelligence

Module 5: Cloud Management

• Cloud monitoring and management
• Cloud cost optimization
• Cloud disaster recovery and business continuity

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of cloud computing, including its architecture, deployment models, and service models.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud computing systems and applications.
• Gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Implement cloud-based web applications, big data analytics, and machine learning and artificial intelligence on the cloud.
• Monitor, manage, optimize, and recover cloud computing systems and applications.