In this module we will look at a number of technologies and the list below will indicate some of the topics, but is not exhaustive due to the fast changing nature of the technology


Core cloud computing topics and themes

Compliance requirements

Monitoring techniques

Backup and troubleshooting a Cloud environment

Disaster recovery techniques

Security requirements

Container Services

Case studies and research related to the cloud computing domain

Address of the design of complex network problems and solutions

Automation techniques

Virtualisation

Adoption Models

Databases

Loosley coupled and stateless systems

Elastic computing

Application of mathematics to determine solution success (and relevant factors)

Risk management activity, address of issues, and design

Networking standards, and quality process procedures

Storage options

Research Portfolio – The portfolio will investigate cloud adoption issues and evaluate cloud services. There will be formative review points in its development, and a single summative submission at the end (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2).
Artefact Demonstration – This will involve the analysis, design, evaluation, and subsequent demonstration to justify a created cloud based design artefact for an enterprise scenario (Learning Outcomes 3 and 4).

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

Analysis, Knowledge and Understanding

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 AS PART OF A TEAM.

Application

4.CRITICALLY EVALUATE NEW APPROACHES IN CLOUD SERVICES AND EVALUATE THE BENEFITS AND THE RISKS WITHIN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.

Relection, Communication,

In this module we will use a seminar type teaching method. We will have sessions which will be divided up into a lecture with accompanying practical work. This gives the student the chance during the session to listen to discussions and then to try this technology out and to then contribute to the rest of the session with observations.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy Environment

AWS Learner Labs

Blackboard

VMWare Environment

Variuos Monitoring tools, which can be downloaded and trialled

All texts and electronic resources will be updated and refreshed on an annual basis and available for students via the online Study Links resource platform. All reference materials will be collated and curated and aligned to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion indicators.

Perrott, McLaughlin, (2020), AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN 1119561558

Hiran, Doshi, Fagbola, (2019), Cloud Computing: Master the Concepts, Architecture and Applications with Real-world examples and Case studies, BPB Publications

Goniwada, (2021), Cloud Native Architecture and Design: A Handbook for Modern Day Architecture and Design with Enterprise-Grade Examples, 2021, Apress

Mulder, (2021), Multi-Cloud Architecture and Governance: Leverage Azure, AWS, GCP, and VMware vSphere to build effective multi-cloud solutions, Packt Publishing

IP Specialist, (2021), Google Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer: Study Guide With Practice Questions & Labs - First Edition, Independently published

Gai, (2021), Building a Future-Proof Cloud Infrastructure: A Unified Architecture for Network, Security, and Storage Services, Addison-Wesley Professional; 1st edition

GM IT Academy, (2021), Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Network Security Master Guide and Interview Q&A¿Kindle Edition

Brumfield, (2022), Cybersecurity Risk Management: Mastering the Fundamentals Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Wiley; 1st edition¿

We will provide access to a number of Whitepapers and online conferences which will enhance the students understanding

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, should you wish to pursue this.