Abstract

This subject will help students prepare for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect industry certification. Students will study important characteristics of a successful cloud-based implementation, including those that relate to scalability, security, reliability, durability, and cost effectiveness. This learning will be applied through the design of an optimal … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Designing cloud-based systemsCloud implementation and deploymentProject costingDeployment managementNetwork designData storageCloud-based securityScalability and elasticityCloud migration and hybrid architecture

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to create and implement procedures for secure cloud deployment and maintenance;
2.
be able to plan and manage the lifecycle of a cloud application;
3.
be able to critically analyse and Implement appropriate data storage architectures within a cloud computing context;
4.
be able to design a cloud-based system, including associated processes and procedures for compliance, control and operation;
5.
be able to plan and execute a cloud migration strategy; and
6.
be able to evaluate a cloud migration strategy.

Assumed knowledge

ITC561 Cloud Computing or equivalent

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in IT Masters relevant courses