Course Title: Implement cloud infrastructure with code
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: INTE5052C
Course Title: Implement cloud infrastructure with code
Important Information:
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Tanya Unterberger
Course Contact Phone: +61399254448
Course Contact Email: tanya.unterberger@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NIL
Course Description
In this course you will gain the the skills and knowledge required to create and implement cloud infrastructure as code using cloud platform templates. This includes creating templates, then using the templates to create and update cloud infrastructure.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTCLD505 Implement cloud infrastructure with code |
Element: |
1. Prepare to update cloud infrastructure as code |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and review benefits of infrastructure as code according to business needs 1.2 Determine ways automation leverages cloud platforms according to business needs 1.3 Determine and assess potential issues and errors when implementing infrastructure as code 1.4 Evaluate and select infrastructure as code service compatible with selected cloud platform and business requirements |
Element: |
2. Deploy cloud infrastructure as code templates |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Learn template syntax of selected cloud infrastructure as code service 2.2 Review pre-defined templates and determine what resources they create and any dependencies 2.3 Utilise the cloud infrastructure as code service tools to deploy, update and delete resources using predefined templates as required 2.4 Confirm deployments of cloud resources and configure resources using cloud platform console or command line tools 2.5 Remove deployed resources using cloud infrastructure as code tools and delete templates as required 2.6 Test and troubleshoot template errors as required |
Element: |
3. Develop and update infrastructure as code templates |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Learn template syntax of selected cloud infrastructure as code service 3.2 Create and deploy template to provision a set of related cloud resources according to business needs 3.3 Update and redeploy template to modify previously deployed resources and add new resources 3.4 Confirm deployment of cloud resources and configure resources using the cloud platform console or command line tools 3.5 Parameterise and deploy template to reuse configuration with a modified resource configuration 3.6 Remove deployed resources using cloud infrastructure as code tools and delete templates as required 3.7 Test and troubleshoot template errors |
Element: |
4. Finalise cloud infrastructure as code |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Create user documentation including cloud infrastructure as code templates 4.2 Obtain final sign off from required personnel |
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
This may include self-paced and collaborative classroom activities such as:
- Class exercises
- Challenges
- Problem solving
- Project work
- Quizzes
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities as each week builds on the next.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | 12-18 February | Introduction to Infrastructure as Code - IaC |
Introduction to the course How to use AWS Canvas How to complete lab exercises Pathway to certification Understanding IaC concepts and options, AWS stacks, CLI, SDK, CloudFormation Downloading required software – PUTTY, Visual Studio Code or similar |
Assessment 1 overview |
| Week 2 | 19-25 February | Introduction to JSON |
Understanding JSON JSON syntax JSON datatypes JSON arrays JSON objects JSON validation |
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| Week 3 | 26 February - 3 March | Introduction to YAML |
Understanding YAML YAML syntax YAML datatypes YAML arrays YAML objects YAML validation Converting YAML to JSON |
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| Week 4 | 4-10 March | AWS Identity and Access Management |
What is IAM? Understanding how IAM works Roles and permissions Best practices Administering IAM IAM and CloudFormation |
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| Week 5 | 11-17 March | Introduction to Computing in AWS - EC2 |
Amazon EC2 Virtualizaion Security Groups and Profiles EC2 Autoscaling Securing EC2 instances Creating EC2 instances |
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| Week 6 | 18-24 March | Introduction to Networking and Storage |
Amazon VPC Components VPC connectivity options VPC templates S3 buckets Elastic Block Store Templates for S3 |
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| Week 7 | 25-31 March | Introduction to CloudFormation |
Benefits of infrastructure as code according to the business’ needs How automation leverages cloud platforms according to business’ needs Techniques, methods and industry standard metrics used Potential issues and errors when implementing infrastructure as code Cloud automation tools Provisioning infrastructure layers Securing infrastructure deployment, storing sensitive data |
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| 29 March - 7 April Mid-semester break | ||||
| Week 8 | 8-14 April | Template anatomy |
Attributes of an AWS CloudFormation template Template parameters How software development cycle relates to AWS CloudFormation template development Basic steps for building and deploying a CloudFormation project |
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| Week 9 | 15-21 April | Automation with CloudFormation | Lab - Automation with CloudFormation |
Knowledge Quiz 1 is due In class activities to assist with assessment preparation |
| Week 10 | 22-28 April |
Demonstrations User testing |
Testing workshop and demonstrations |
Assessment 1 submission Mandatory class attendance Testing workshop and demonstrations |
| Week 11 | 29 April - 5 May | Configuring the AWS CLI |
AWS CLI basics Configuring AWS CLI AWS CLI and CloudFormation |
Assessment 2 overview Solution technical requirements |
| Week 12 | 6-12 May | Troubleshoot CloudFormation | Lab - Troubleshoot CloudFormation | |
| Week 13 | 13-19 May | Version control, CI/CD pipes |
Git, CodeCommit, CodePipeline Lab - Automating Infrastructure Deployment |
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| Week 14 | 20-26 May | Preparation for Assessment 2 | Lab - Automating Infrastructure Deployment (cont.) |
Knowledge Quiz2 is due In class activities to assist with assessment preparation |
| Week 15 | 27 May - 2 June | In class - Project Demonstrations | Testing workshop and demonstrations |
Assessment 2 submission Mandatory class attendance Testing workshop and project demonstrations |
| Week 16-17 | 3-9 June | Re-submit if required | Re-submit if required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will need laptop with charger for each class
- Windows laptops we do recommend an i5 or better machine with a minimum 4 GB of RAM.
- Macs you will need 8 GB of RAM to run a virtual machine
You may also refer to various media, websites, textbooks and e-books as indicated in Canvas such as
- PUTTY for Windows users
- An IDE for JSON or YAML files, for example, Visual Studio Code
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
Summary and Purpose of Assessment Task 1
This is the first of two (2) assessment tasks that you must satisfactorily complete in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
The purpose of this practical assessment is to assess your ability to deploy and edit cloud infrastructure as code templates.
Summary and Purpose of Assessment Task 2
This is the second of two (2) assessment tasks that you must satisfactorily complete in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
The purpose of this practical assessment is to assess your ability to create and implement cloud infrastructure as code using cloud platform templates.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Matrix
Element |
Performance criteria |
Assessment Task 1: Practical
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Assessment Task 2: Practical |
1. Prepare to update cloud infrastructure as code |
1.1 Identify and review benefits of infrastructure as code according to business needs
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X |
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1.2 Determine ways automation leverages cloud platforms according to business needs
|
X |
|
|
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1.3 Determine and assess potential issues and errors when implementing infrastructure as code
|
X |
|
|
|
1.4 Evaluate and select infrastructure as code service compatible with selected cloud platform and business requirements
|
X |
|
|
2. Deploy cloud infrastructure as code templates |
2.1 Learn template syntax of selected cloud infrastructure as code service
|
X |
X |
|
2.2 Review pre-defined templates and determine what resources they create and any dependencies
|
X |
|
|
|
2.3 Utilise the cloud infrastructure as code service tools to deploy, update and delete resources using predefined templates as required
|
X |
|
|
|
2.4 Confirm deployments of cloud resources and configure resources using cloud platform console or command line tools
|
X |
X |
|
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2.5 Remove deployed resources using cloud infrastructure as code tools and delete templates as required
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X |
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|
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2.6 Test and troubleshoot template errors as required
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X |
X |
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3. Develop and update infrastructure as code templates |
3.1 Learn template syntax of selected cloud infrastructure as code service
|
X |
X |
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3.2 Create and deploy template to provision a set of related cloud resources according to business needs
|
|
X |
|
|
3.3 Update and redeploy template to modify previously deployed resources and add new resources
|
|
X |
|
|
3.4 Confirm deployment of cloud resources and configure resources using the cloud platform console or command line tools
|
|
X |
|
|
3.5 Parameterise and deploy template to reuse configuration with a modified resource configuration
|
|
X |
|
|
3.6 Remove deployed resources using cloud infrastructure as code tools and delete templates as required
|
X |
|
|
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3.7 Test and troubleshoot template errors
|
|
X |
|
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4. Finalise cloud infrastructure as code
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4.1 Create user documentation including cloud infrastructure as code templates
|
|
X |
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4.2 Obtain final sign off from required personnel
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X |
Other Information
GENERAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks.
For submissions you have to read, understand and agree to the content and expectations of the Assessment declaration.
Late Submission Procedures
- You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance-based assessment is completed by the due dates.
Submit your assessment by the due date as any further submission will close unless extension or special consideration is granted - Apply for an extension of ONE WEEK
- By emailing the filled document Application-for-extension-of-time-to-submit-work.pdf to your teacher at least one business day before the due date and wait for approval. e.g. by Friday if due date is Sunday.
- Submit this approved form along with your assessment.
- If you need an extension of time BEYOND the one week, apply online for special consideration using this link
- You will be given ONE more opportunity to RESUBMIT the ASSESSMENT TASK
- This will be open in week 16
- No further re-submission will be available
- A satisfactory result for all assessments will result in a CA - Competency Achieved for this course.
- An unsatisfactory result for any assessment will result in a NYC - Not Yet Competent for this course
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