ITC561 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides students with a detailed introduction to virtualisation technologies including VMWare, Hyper-V and Xen and how these technologies are used within an enterprise to achieve various business goals. The subject also includes an introduction to Cloud Computing and its use of virtualisation technologies in both Public and Private Cloud networks.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 2 |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC561
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students enrolled in the following courses:
- Master of Information Technology
- Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
- Master of Networking and Systems Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Networking and Systems Administration
- Master of Information Systems Security
- Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Security
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss virtualisation technologies for Windows and Unix-based platforms;
- be able to implement desktop-based virtualisation on a Windows platform;
- be able to implement server-based virtualisation on a Windows platform;
- be able to describe the essentials of network and storage virtualisation;
- be able to discuss the requirements of a virtual infrastructure;
- be able to identify key features of the cloud computing approach;
- be able to describe an infrastructure for use with a private or public cloud computing network.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Comparing Virtualisation Technologies
- Desktop Virtualisation
- Server Virtualisation
- Network and Storage Virtualisation
- Building a Virtual Infrastructure
- Managing the Virtual Infrastructure
- Definining Cloud Computing
- Public and Private Clouds
- Governance and Security Issues with Cloud Computing
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.