CNT 156 - Bits and Bytes of Cloud Computing

5 Total Credits
Students with little or no IT background will learn the many characteristics of cloud services. Cloud services have become the cornerstone 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 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. PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of IT 101 with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes

Describe a computer, operating system (OS), and program.
Recognize computer installation, repair tools, and safety rules.
Identify the components of a motherboard and steps to intall or remove one.
Define the functions of a processor in a PC and the steps to install or remove one.
Define memory in a PC.
Identify the types of storage drives and how to install them.
Define a power supply unit (PSU) and the steps to install and remove one from a PC.
Recognize the functions of a graphics card and how to install, remove, and troubleshoot one.
Identify basic hardware peripherals.
Identify the fundamentals of networking.
Define the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model, function of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and function of a Domain Name System (DNS).
Identify copper networking cables, fiber data cables, and optical fiber transceivers.
Compare the different cabinets and racks used in a data center.
Recognize the process of data transmission through networks.

Understanding IP and subnetting.
Define cloud architecture.
Define how to design and evaluate architecture using the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Explain best practices for building solution on AWS.
Describe how to make informed decisions on where