Course Title: Configure cloud services
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: ISYS7598C
Course Title: Configure cloud services
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4424 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Aminul Islam
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1409
Course Contact Email: aminul.islam@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Coordinator :
Aminul Islam
+61 3 9925 0423
aminul.islam@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to configure core cloud services including compute, storage, databases and autoscaling according to business needs and workload.
The unit applies to cloud computing architects, developers and cloud engineers utilising cloud services and those engaged in deploying cloud computing solutions for a business.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTCLD401 Configure cloud services |
Element: |
1. Select and secure access to cloud environment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Discuss and compare different cloud computing solutions, models and services according to business requirements and needs 1.2 Identify impact of shared security responsibility models 1.3 Select best cloud computing solution and service according to business requirements and needs 1.4 Access account on cloud platform according to business requirements and needs 1.5 Identify user access protocols and policies according to business requirements and needs 1.6 Configure access functions within cloud environment according to users, groups and required permissions 1.7 Identify and assign security responsibilities according to security policies, business protocols and work function 1.8 Define workload according to business requirements and needs |
Element: |
2. Deploy virtual network |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Create users and groups to create and manage infrastructure according to business requirements and needs 2.2 Create virtual multi-tier network to support core services and autoscaling 2.3 Create virtual machine according to business processing and operating system requirements 2.4 Define, add and expand storage on virtual machine according to business requirements and needs 2.5 Deploy a managed database within virtual network according to business requirements and needs 2.6 Test external network access and access between resources within virtual network and fix errors |
Element: |
3. Set up automatic scaling |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Configure and apply autoscaling to virtual machines to scale according to business defined metrics 3.2 Test automatic scaling and fix errors as required |
Element: |
4. Finalise virtual network infrastructure |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Document and communicate work to required personnel 4.2 Seek and respond to feedback as required 4.3 Save and store user documentation according to organisational policies and procedures |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In this Course you will work on Cloud services concepts and configuration. Primary goal of this course is to progressively develop knowledge and skills on Cloud Services concept, Cloud systems configuration and Troubleshooting throughout the semester. You will be performing Lab exercises by yourself with guidance and some assistance. Key concepts will be explained is lectures, classes or online, where syllabus material will be presented and the subject matter will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples; Your class Teacher may be able to assist with guidance for any technical issue, but you will need to perform research for technical troubleshooting and devise feasible solutions.
Assignments, as described in Overview of Assessment (below), requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter; and Private study, working through the course study materials as presented in classes and learning materials, and gaining knowledge and skills by practicing conceptual and technical problems solving in a collaborative manner. You are not required to complete all Lab Exercises of the Week in one sitting. You may continue and complete the Labs in progressive manner.
Key concepts will be explained in lectures, classes or online, where syllabus material will be presented and the subject matter will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples; Tutorials and/or labs and/or group discussions (including online forums) focused on technical projects, network systems troubleshooting and problem solving will provide practice in the application of theory and procedures, allow exploration of concepts with teaching staff and other students, and give feedback on your progress and understanding of the subject matter.
The supporting study documents and Video Tutorials will serve the purpose as Guideline only. You may require to perform further online research on the Study Topic ie. Google search, Youtube Video Tutorials, LinkedIn Learning Tutorials, Vendor Websites, Online Forums, Discuss and Consult with peers and your Class Teacher etc. You are not required to complete all Lab Exercises of the Week in one seating. You may continue and complete the Labs in progressive manner. You must complete and demonstrate all Lab Exercises by the end of the semester.
There is no hurdle requirements and no Exam for this course. There are two(2) Assessment Tasks in this course. Student is required to satisfactorily response to all Assessment Tasks to receive Competency Grade (CA) for the Course.
In this course involves extensive use of, but not limited to -
- AWS Academy - Cloud Foundations course study materials and Labs
- AWS Learner Labs
- AWS Cloud Services online documentations
- other third party Study materials, Guided Readings, Video Tutorials and Labs, which will be advised by Class Teacher in class.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | 12/02/2024 |
Cloud Concepts Overview:
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
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| Week 2 | 19/02/2024 |
Cloud Economics and Billing:
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
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| Week 3 | 26/02/2024 |
AWS Global Infrastructure Overview:
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
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| Week 4 | 04/03/2024 |
AWS Cloud Security:
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
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| Week 5 | 11/03/2024 |
AWS Networking and Content Delivery:
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
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| Week 6 | 18/03/2024 |
AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2):
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
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| Week 7 | 25/03/2024 |
AWS Storage:
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
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| 29/03/2024 ~ 07/04/2024 | Mid-semester break |
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| Week 8 | 08/04/2024 |
AWS Databases:
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
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| Week 9 | 15/04/2024 |
AWS Cloud Architecture:
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
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| Week 10 | 22/04/2024 |
Auto Scaling and Monitoring :
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
Assessment Tasks Release |
| Week 11 | 29/04/2024 |
AWS Cloud Foundations Review
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Lab Exercise : Assessment Task1 |
| Week 12 | 06/05/2024 |
AWS Cloud Foundations Review
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Lab Exercise : Assessment Task1 |
| Week 13 | 13/05/2024 |
AWS Cloud Foundations Review
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Lab Exercise : Due : Assessment Task1 |
| Week 14 | 20/05/2024 |
AWS Cloud Foundations Review
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Lab Exercise : Assessment Task2 |
| Week 15 | 27/05/2024 |
AWS Cloud Foundations Review
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Lab Exercise : Assessment Task2 |
| Week 16 | 03/06/2024 |
AWS Cloud Foundations Review
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Lab Exercise : Due : Assessment Task2 |
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Note : All assessment tasks must be demonstrated to class Teacher on-campus in-class for grading. Student must satisfactorily respond to all Assessment Tasks to achieve Competency Grade (CA) in this Course. Any concern discuss with your Class Teacher. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
- AWS Academy : AWS Cloud Foundations course modules and Labs
- AWS Learner Labs
- AWS Online Documentation
- Instructor guided readings and labs
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task1 : IAM, EC2, Virtual Storage ; Due : Week13
Assessment Task2 : VPC, EC2, Autoscalling, RDS ; Due : Week16
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
There is no specified Text Book required for this course. However, you will have access to Canvas Course Study materials, Lab Exercises and List of Reading Materials. In addition, you will be required to perform online research ie. Google search, Vendor websites, LinkedIn Learning, Youtube Video Tutorials, Online Forums etc.
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