ITC561 Cloud Computing (8)

This subject provides students with an in-depth study of cloud computing technologies and their use in business.  It looks into various standards based cloud systems and architectures. It further discusses various cloud delivery models, planning for migration to a cloud model. It also discusses governance and security issues in a cloud model and managing the cloud infrastructure.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

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

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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment Restrictions

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;
  • be able to evaluate a set of business requirements to determine suitability for a cloud computing delivery model;
  • be able to identify and design an ICT Risk Management strategy for a cloud computing delivery plan to meet business requirements;
  • be able to critically analyse business requirements to plan a migration to a cloud model;
  • be able to 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.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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