Cloud computing is an area of increasing importance within the enterprise environment. Within this module you will look at the usage case of the various aspects of this technology and understand the impact of decisions which are made. You will design an artefact which will be suitable for a small to medium enterprise (SME) and consider how this can be developed using services. With this you will look at a range of topics including (but not exhaustive):



Understanding of modern business requirements for computing

Cloud adoption models

Elastic Computing

Storage options

Networking

Security

Databases

Loosely Coupled and Stateless systems

Security of data and systems

Monitoring Techniques

The assignment will be a scenario-based piece of work. This will outline your work in a real-world context looking at how Cloud computing impacts upon a SME type organisation. It will be a report of around 4000 words that documents and demonstrates your understanding of the technology (Learning Outcomes 1 to 4).

We will provide lecture material which will be available to you from the first day which you start on the module. This material will be provided by Staffordshire University in addition to material which is provided by AWS Academy. Each week we will have time allocated where we can discuss the technology and relate this to usage in a real-world scenario.



We will also provide you with access to the AWS environment where you can develop your skills and use the technology which we are discussing.

1. RESEARCH AND EVALUATE ISSUES WHICH AFFECT CLOUD ADOPTION WITHIN AN ORGANISATION.

Knowledge and Understanding,

Analysis,

Enquiry



2. INVESTIGATE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE HOW CLOUD SERVICES CAN BE USED TO ENHANCE AN ORGANIZATION'S INFRASTRUCTURE.

Analysis,

Enquiry,

Knowledge and 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

Carter, (2021), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, McGraw-Hill Education

Erickson, (2019) AWS: AWS: 2019 Complete Guide for Beginner's. Amazon Web Services Tutorial, Independently Published

Waida, Udell, Chan, Udita, (2019), Implementing AWS: Design, Build, and Manage your Infrastructure: Leverage AWS features to build highly secure, fault-tolerant, and scalable cloud environments, Packet Publishing

Wilkins, (2021), AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C02) Cert Guide, Pearson

Students will have access to materials provided by the university through the Blackboard system. In addition, due to Staffordshire University being a member of the AWS Academy group they will also have hands on access to a provided practical environment.

Generic understanding of computing

Cloud technology is a popular term used frequently in today's world to indicate innovative concepts and usage of technology. While many will have heard this term, the full spectrum of what cloud technology can provide, and the associated benefits is not always fully portrayed. This module will be carried out with the support of the AWS (Amazon Web Services) Academy and as such students will be developing their practical skills as well as enhancing their understanding. You will also be working towards the knowledge required to undertake the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner industry certification.