Module Descriptors
ENTERPRISE CLOUD COMPUTING IN THE AWS ENVIRONMENT
COCS71188
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Justin Champion
Email: J.J.Champion@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 39
Independent Study Hours: 111
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Colombo), PG Semester 3
Sites
- Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Assessment
- Coursework - Research Portfolio (2000 words) weighted at 30%
- Coursework - Analysis of artefact (1000 words and 15 minute demo) weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Learning Outcomes
1) RESEARCH AND EVALUATE ISSUES WHICH AFFECTS CLOUD ADOPTION WITHIN AN ORGANISATION.
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
2) INVESTIGATE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE HOW CLOUD SERVICES CAN BE USED TO ENHANCE AN ORGANISATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE.
Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry
3) IMPLEMENT A CLOUD BASED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A GIVEN SCENARIO WHICH WILL AID AN SME TO IMPROVE ITS BUSINESS PERFORMANCE.
Application
4) CRITICALLY EVALUATE NEW APPROACHES IN CLOUD SERVICES AND EVALUATE THE BENEFITS AND THE RISKS WITHIN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
Problem Solving
Reflection
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
2) INVESTIGATE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE HOW CLOUD SERVICES CAN BE USED TO ENHANCE AN ORGANISATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE.
Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry
3) IMPLEMENT A CLOUD BASED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A GIVEN SCENARIO WHICH WILL AID AN SME TO IMPROVE ITS BUSINESS PERFORMANCE.
Application
4) CRITICALLY EVALUATE NEW APPROACHES IN CLOUD SERVICES AND EVALUATE THE BENEFITS AND THE RISKS WITHIN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
Problem Solving
Reflection
Communication
Assessment Details
1. Research Portfolio 30% 2000 words
2. Artefact 70% 1000 words, 15 minute demo
Assessment one weighted at 30% Research portfolio (2000 words) (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2).
Assessment two weighted at 70% an analysis, demonstration and justification of cloud based design artefact for an enterprise design (1000 words) (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4).
2. Artefact 70% 1000 words, 15 minute demo
Assessment one weighted at 30% Research portfolio (2000 words) (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2).
Assessment two weighted at 70% an analysis, demonstration and justification of cloud based design artefact for an enterprise design (1000 words) (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4).
Indicative Content
This module looks at a range of topics including (but not exhaustive):
¿ Adoption Models
¿ Security
¿ Databases
¿ Loosely Coupled and Stateless systems
¿ Security of data and systems
¿ Elastic Computing
¿ Networking
¿ Storage options
¿ Monitoring Techniques
¿ Automation techniques for the infrastructure
¿ Adoption Models
¿ Security
¿ Databases
¿ Loosely Coupled and Stateless systems
¿ Security of data and systems
¿ Elastic Computing
¿ Networking
¿ Storage options
¿ Monitoring Techniques
¿ Automation techniques for the infrastructure
Learning Strategies
Lectures given will cover the theoretical content of the course giving the students a detailed understanding of the technology. There will also be a number of formative assessments throughout the course to assist with the students learning.
The tutorial sessions will be provided to allow for discussion and practical exercises to be carried out. The tutorial sessions will be used to allow the student to experiment within an AWS cloud environment. This will be supplemented with material to give a theoretical understanding of the technology.
Teaching delivery will consist of 13 hours of lectures and 26 hours practical/tutorial sessions.
The tutorial sessions will be provided to allow for discussion and practical exercises to be carried out. The tutorial sessions will be used to allow the student to experiment within an AWS cloud environment. This will be supplemented with material to give a theoretical understanding of the technology.
Teaching delivery will consist of 13 hours of lectures and 26 hours practical/tutorial sessions.
Texts
Baron, J. Baz, B, Gaut, K, Senior, S. and Stamper, J. (2016), “AWS Certified Solutions Architect Official Study Guide: Associate Exam”, Sybex, ISBN 1119138558
Ruparelia, N. B. (2016), Cloud Computing (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series), MIT Press, ISBN 0262529092
Ruparelia, N. B. (2016), Cloud Computing (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series), MIT Press, ISBN 0262529092
Resources
https://aws.amazon.com/education/awsacademy/
https://blackboard.staffs.ac.uk/
https://blackboard.staffs.ac.uk/
Web Descriptor
Cloud Computing is an area of increasing importance within the enterprise environment. This module will help you look at the usage of Cloud Computing and use Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a base for the practical work. Within this module you will look at the usage cases of the different aspects of this technology and learn to understand the impact of decisions which are made. As a part of this course you will be learning how to use the Amazon Web Services cloud environment as a member of the AWS Academy program. As a student on this module you will also be studying towards your AWS Certified Solutions Architect industry certification.