42904 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
6cpThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
Postgraduate
Description
This subject introduces students to cloud computing fundamentals. Following a brief introduction to cloud computing, the following topics are covered: cloud architecture, infrastructure-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service, software-as-a-service, virtualisation and multi-tenancy. For the first assignment, students are expected to work in a group and develop a research report that critically analyses an aspect of cloud computing. Subsequently, students are exposed to cloud-based software engineering skills using an existing cloud platform. For the second assignment, students are expected to work in a group and develop a cloud-based software application.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
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Fee information
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.125