Module Specification

Module code TBC

Module title Cloud Concepts

Module leader Elvir Kesedzic

Module tutors Matthew Bentley, Elvir Kesedzic, Sophia Mian, Maroof Shaffi, Robert Butterfield

Module level HE5

Credit value 20 credits

ECTS value 10 credits

Module type Standard

Delivery type The module requires students to attend particular classes or events at particular
times and in particular locations.

Pre-requisite None specified

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Co-requisite None specified
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Barred None specified
combinations
Module duration 1 semester

Module outline This module is designed to develop an understanding of the fundamental concept
of Cloud Computing, cloud segments, and cloud deployment models, the need for
Cloud Computing, an appreciation of issues associated with managing cloud
service architecture and to develop a critical awareness of Cloud Computing-
based projects.

The main aim of this module is to provide you with the opportunity to master the
basic knowledge of cloud computing technology and develop a clear
understanding of cloud computing as part of the journey towards enterprise cloud
computing engineers.

The module will enable you to understand the concept, architecture, and services
of Cloud Computing through hands-on experience of configuring a cloud services
from AWS provider. We will also examine the AWS Global Infrastructure to gain a
clear understanding of what the infrastructure includes, and understand the
differences between AWS Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations.
Finally, it will also serve to provide you with a progression path to becoming an
AWS cloud development specialist.

Indicative  The cloud and how it works.

content
 Cloud computing and deployment models.

 The AWS Cloud value proposition.

  The basic global infrastructure of the cloud.

 Different methods of interacting with AWS.

 AWS service domains.

 AWS Cloud services.

 The Well-Architected Framework.

 Basic AWS Cloud architectural principles.

 The Shared Responsibility model.

 Security services and the AWS cloud.

 Billing, account management, and pricing models for the AWS platform.

 Future services and developments built on the cloud.

 High availability and reliability.

 Security compliance.

 Current cloud vendor certification.

Learning On successful completion of this module you will be expected to be able to:
outcomes
1. Assess the deployment models, service models and technological drivers of
Cloud Computing and validate their use.

2. Produce a design and Cloud Computing solution using service provider’s

framework and tools.

3. Analyse the technical challenges for cloud applications and assess their
risks.

4. Apply an understanding of the fundamentals of Cloud Computing and its

architectures.

Learning and This module will be delivered through a combination of learning and teaching
teaching methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials and self-directed learning
strategy exercises. You will be supported to reflect on your practical development of skills
and issues that will support successful study and career development. Practical
seminars will focus on the development of the skills for study and industry, and the
relationship with personal tutors and peers will be utilised to help development and
reflection. Tutorials and workshops will give feedback and guidance on progress.
The module is supported by a VLE site containing additional learning and support
materials and interactive content, including forums.

Learning and Method KIS category Hours per module

teaching
methods Scheduled (HE5) Scheduled 60 hrs
Guided Independent Study GIS 140 hrs
 Total 200 hrs
KIS summary %
(learning and Scheduled 30%
teaching) Independent 70%
Placement N/A
Formative Formative assessment is employed to support your learning on the module,
assessment allowing you to reflect on feedback on your progress from your tutors and peers. It
strategy takes a variety of forms such as classroom discussions, activities and tasks and
does not contribute to the final module mark. With regards to the component 2
examination, this will be supported with a mock examination to help student
prepare for the summative assessment.

Summative The summative assessment strategy is designed to enable you to meet the
assessment learning outcomes through two methods of assessment.
strategy
The first assessment is a combination of written and practical work that will
culminate in a portfolio of evidence that will include:

 Written work showcasing an understanding of fundamentals of cloud

computing services.
 Design, produce and demonstrate a solution to a given problem.
 Testing and Troubleshooting work carried out and documented.
 Written analysis of relevance to industry.

The second part is the examination which will test students overall understanding
of cloud fundamental concepts.

The module will be assessed by two components:

Component 1 - Portfolio combining written and practical lab work - 75%

Component 2 - Exam - 25%

The VLE will be used for secure electronic submission of coursework and for
equally secure return of marked work and feedback.

Summative Item Final Method KIS Descriptio LO Weighting

assessment item category n number %

1 Written and Coursework Portfolio 1, 2, 3 75%

practical combining
written and
practical lab
work -
3,000 words
equivalent
2 Y Exam Written Exam - 4 25%
exam 1.5 hours
KIS Summary %
(assessment) Written Exam 25%
Coursework 75%
Practical 0%
Feedback on Formative: At the end of the lecture where formative assessment is conducted, or
assessment a maximum of one week.

Summative: A maximum of 20 working days.

Module pass 40%

mark
Indicative Books
reading list and
other learning Armbrust et al., A view of Cloud Computing, CACM, 2010
resources
Ruparelia. N.B., (2016) Cloud Computing. Massachusetts: MIT Press.

Erl,T., et-al (2013) Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology &

Architecture.London:
Prentice Hall.

Amazon, (2016) Getting Started with AWS. Luxembourg: Amazon Media EU S.à
r.l.

Rittinghouse, J.W. and Ransome, J.F., (2016). Cloud computing: implementation,

management, and security. Florida: CRC Press.

Chandrasekaran, K. (2015) Essentials of Cloud Computing, CRC Press.

Anon, (2012) Cloud computing: Moving IT out of the office. Swindon: BCS - The
Chartered
Institute for IT.

Sabharwal. N., and Shankar, R. (2012) Cloud Computing First Step. Birmingham:
Packt Publishing.

Websites

AWS Cloud Practitioner by Amazon Web Service learning library –

https://www.aws.training/LearningLibrary?&search=&tab=digital_courses

AWS Fundamentals by Richard Jones –

https://learning.oreilly.com/videos/amazon-web-services/9780134702186

AWS Technical Essentials by mark R. Wilkins –

https://learning.oreilly.com/learning-paths/learning-path-aws/9781098114695/

Journals

Journal of Cloud Computing

https://journalofcloudcomputing.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13677-020-
00160-3

International Journal of Computing and Network Technology.

https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/7IOF/AONE?u=bilk_itc&sid=AONE

For DDI, Enterprise Network Security, Network Automation and Application Traffic
Management Solutions
 https://www.efficientip.com/resources/#case_studies

AWS Well-Architected Framework

https://d1.awsstatic.com/whitepapers/architecture/AWS_Well-
Architected_Framework.pdf

Operational Excellence Pillar

https://d1.awsstatic.com/whitepapers/architecture/AWS-Operational-Excellence-
Pillar.pdf

Security Pillar
https://d1.awsstatic.com/whitepapers/architecture/AWS-Security-Pillar.pdf

Reliability Pillar
https://d1.awsstatic.com/whitepapers/architecture/AWS-Reliability-Pillar.pdf

High Performance Computing Lens

https://d1.awsstatic.com/whitepapers/architecture/AWS-HPC-Lens.pdf

AWS Whitepapers & Guides

http://shorturl.at/mvEOT

White Papers
https://www.leaseweb.com/whitepapers-and-reports

Prepare for Your AWS Certification Exam

https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certification-prep/

Module in use September 2020

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