Module Descriptors
ENTERPRISE CLOUD COMPUTING
COIS51091
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Carolin Bauer
Email: C.I.Bauer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework - Assignment 3000 words weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. RESEARCH AND EVALUATE ISSUES WHICH AFFECTS CLOUD ADOPTION WITHIN AN ORGANISATION.
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
Enquiry
2. INVESTIGATE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE HOW CLOUD SERVICES CAN BE TO USED TO ENHANCE AN ORGANISATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE.
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding
3. IMPLEMENT A CLOUD BASED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A GIVEN SCENARIO WHICH WILL AID A SME TO IMPROVE ITS BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Application
4. CRITICALLY EVALUATE NEW APPROACHES IN CLOUD SERVICES AND EVALUATE THE BENEFITS AND THE RISKS FOR WITHIN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Enquiry
Problem Solving
Reflection
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
Enquiry
2. INVESTIGATE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE HOW CLOUD SERVICES CAN BE TO USED TO ENHANCE AN ORGANISATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE.
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding
3. IMPLEMENT A CLOUD BASED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A GIVEN SCENARIO WHICH WILL AID A SME TO IMPROVE ITS BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Application
4. CRITICALLY EVALUATE NEW APPROACHES IN CLOUD SERVICES AND EVALUATE THE BENEFITS AND THE RISKS FOR WITHIN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Enquiry
Problem Solving
Reflection
Communication
Module Indicative Content
Cloud computing is an area of increasing importance within the enterprise environment. This module will enable you to research the usage of cloud computing by using Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a base for your practical work. Within this module you will look the usage case of the different aspects of this technology and understanding the impact of decisions which are made. You will develop an artefact using a traditional approach of cloud computing and compare this against a managed service. With this you will look at a range of topics including (but not exhaustive):
¿ Networking
¿ Security
¿ Databases
¿ Loosely Coupled and Stateless systems
¿ Security of data and the systems
¿ Elastic Computing
¿ Storage options
¿ Monitoring Techniques
¿ Automation techniques for the infrastructure
¿ Networking
¿ Security
¿ Databases
¿ Loosely Coupled and Stateless systems
¿ Security of data and the systems
¿ Elastic Computing
¿ Storage options
¿ Monitoring Techniques
¿ Automation techniques for the infrastructure
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment (3000 words) comprising:
Assessment point 1 weighted at 30% Research portfolio (learning outcomes 1 and 2)
Assessment point 2 weighted at 70% Creation, demonstration and justification of an Artefact (learning outcome 3 and 4)
Assessment point 1 weighted at 30% Research portfolio (learning outcomes 1 and 2)
Assessment point 2 weighted at 70% Creation, demonstration and justification of an Artefact (learning outcome 3 and 4)
Module Learning Strategies
The lectures given will be covering the theoretical content of the course giving the students a detailed understanding of the technology.
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 cloud environments and to supplement their understanding through additional practical examples of using a particular technology.
There will be 12 1 hour lectures and 24 hours (each tutorial being 2 hours) of practical 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 cloud environments and to supplement their understanding through additional practical examples of using a particular technology.
There will be 12 1 hour lectures and 24 hours (each tutorial being 2 hours) of practical sessions.
Module Texts
Baron, Baz, Bixler, Gaut, Kelly, Senior, Stamper, 2016, “AWS Certified Solutions Architect Official Study Guide: Associate Exam”, Sybex, ISBN 1119138558
Module Resources
https://aws.amazon.com/education/awsacademy/
http://www.blackboard.staffs.ac.uk
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must have completed modules (or be enrolled on) such as Hardware Computer Systems and Software Development for Databases or have the equivalent knowledge.
Module Learning Strategies
"The lectures given will be covering the theoretical content of the course giving the students a detailed understanding of the technology.
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 cloud environments and to supplement their understanding through additional practical examples of using a particular technology.
There will be 13 1 hour lectures and 26 hours (each tutorial being 2 hours) of practical sessions.
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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 cloud environments and to supplement their understanding through additional practical examples of using a particular technology.
There will be 13 1 hour lectures and 26 hours (each tutorial being 2 hours) of practical sessions.
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