CNT 156 - Bits and Bytes of Cloud Computing

5 Credits
Students with little or no IT background will learn the many characteristics of cloud services. Cloud services have become the corner stone of the next wave of computer technology. It is imperative that students learn to understand, develop and recognize what services will benefit organizations. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge in of SAAS, IAAS, and PAAS and how to deploy each. Students will also be able to demonstrate their understanding of scalability, security, and hardware independence.

Course Outcomes

Describe basic/core characteristics of deploying and operating in the cloud.
Discover hardware needs to create cloud components.
Compare the industry vendors used to deploy cloud.
Compare, contrast, and demonstrate an understanding of SAAS, IAAS, and PAAS.
Identify, deploy, and configure cloud components to specific needs and solutions.
Identify which AWS services meet a given technical requirement.
Identify and define technical requirements for an AWS-based application.
Analyze business needs and recommend methods of deploying and operating in the cloud.
Recall core cloud services and their business application.