Subject OutlineITC561 – Cloud ComputingTable of ContentsSubject Summary …………………………………………………………………………………………………….2Subject Coordinator …………………………………………………………………………………………………2Subject Coordinator ……………………………………………………………………………………..2Email …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2Phone ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2Consultation procedures ………………………………………………………………………………2Subject Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………..3Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3Learning outcomes……………………………………………………………………………………….3Subject content ……………………………………………………………………………………………3Academic Progress Requirements………………………………………………………………….4Subject Schedule & Delivery ……………………………………………………………………………………..4Prescribed text……………………………………………………………………………………………..4Class/tutorial times and location …………………………………………………………………..4Schedule ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..4Learning materials………………………………………………………………………………………..6Learning, teaching and support strategies ……………………………………………………..6Recommended student time commitment …………………………………………………….8Assessment and Exam Items ……………………………………………………………………………………..8Essential requirements to pass this subject…………………………………………………….8Items …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9Online quiz: Cloud … Continue reading “ITC561 – Cloud Computing | My Assignment Tutor”
Subject OutlineITC561 – Cloud ComputingTable of ContentsSubject Summary …………………………………………………………………………………………………….2Subject Coordinator …………………………………………………………………………………………………2Subject Coordinator ……………………………………………………………………………………..2Email …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2Phone ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2Consultation procedures ………………………………………………………………………………2Subject Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………..3Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3Learning outcomes……………………………………………………………………………………….3Subject content ……………………………………………………………………………………………3Academic Progress Requirements………………………………………………………………….4Subject Schedule & Delivery ……………………………………………………………………………………..4Prescribed text……………………………………………………………………………………………..4Class/tutorial times and location …………………………………………………………………..4Schedule ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..4Learning materials………………………………………………………………………………………..6Learning, teaching and support strategies ……………………………………………………..6Recommended student time commitment …………………………………………………….8Assessment and Exam Items ……………………………………………………………………………………..8Essential requirements to pass this subject…………………………………………………….8Items …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9Online quiz: Cloud Basics ………………………………………………………………….9Business requirements report………………………………………………………….11AWS implementation ……………………………………………………………………..16Cloud Proposal and Design ……………………………………………………………..21Final Exam ……………………………………………………………………………………..27Assessment and Exam Information ………………………………………………………………………….32Academic Integrity ……………………………………………………………………………………..32Referencing………………………………………………………………………………………………..32How to submit your Assessment and Exam items………………………………………….32Postal Assessment – submission process…………………………………………..32Hand delivered Assessment – submission process …………………………….32Alternative Assessment – submission process……………………………………32Interact2 – Online exam submission process ……………………………………..32Extensions………………………………………………………………………………………………….33How to apply for special consideration…………………………………………………………34Penalties for late submission……………………………………………………………………….34Resubmission …………………………………………………………………………………………….34Feedback processes ……………………………………………………………………………………34Assessment return………………………………………………………………………………………34Student Feedback & Learning Analytics ……………………………………………………………………35Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC561 202130 SM IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 1 of 36Evaluation of subjects …………………………………………………………………………………35Changes and actions based on student feedback ………………………………………….35Learning analytics ………………………………………………………………………………………35Services & Support …………………………………………………………………………………………………36Develop your study skills …………………………………………………………………………….36Library Services ………………………………………………………………………………………….36Policies & Regulations …………………………………………………………………………………………….36Subject Outline as a reference document……………………………………………………..36Subject SummaryITC561 – Cloud ComputingSession 1 2021Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural SciencesSchool of Computing and MathematicsInternal ModeCredit Points 8Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the University’sAcknowledgement of Country (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/acknowledgement-ofcountry).Subject CoordinatorSubject Coordinator Dr Nadeera AhangamaEmail nahangama@studygroup.comPhone +61 3 9935 7983Consultation proceduresAny questions concerning the teaching of this subject can be made by contacting your SubjectLecturer.Lecturer Name : Sarwar TapanLecturer Email : STapan@studygroup.com (mailto:STapan@studygroup.com)Email is the best option. Please send a brief message regarding the issue and include yourstudent ID, the subject code and the subject name in your email – it really helps to know whichclass you belong to, before I respond to your query. If your query is urgent then contact withyour respective Subject Coordinator via email or phone (+61 3 9935 7983).Class times and locationGeneral Timetable as below will be available at the following website before the start of202130 semester, which can be accessed on any Mobile Phone or IPAD:Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC561 202130 SM IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 2 of 36http://timetable.csu.edu.au/Subject OverviewAbstractThis subject provides students with an in-depth study of cloud computing technologies andtheir use in business. It looks into various standards based cloud systems and architectures. Itfurther discusses various cloud delivery models, planning for migration to a cloud model. Italso discusses governance and security issues in a cloud model and managing the cloudinfrastructure.Learning outcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:• be able to compare and evaluate the ability of different cloud computing architecturesto meet a set of given business requirements;• be able to evaluate a set of business requirements to determine suitability for a cloudcomputing delivery model;• be able to identify and design an ICT Risk Management strategy for a cloud computingdelivery plan to meet business requirements;• be able to critically analyse business requirements to plan a migration to a cloudmodel;• be able to compare and critique Service Level Agreements (SLA) that meet thebusiness requirements for a cloud computing planSubject contentThere are a number of topics in this subject which you will access through Interact. Thesetopics are:1. Cloud Basics & Technologies.2. Cloud Concepts & Models.3. Cloud Architectures and Applications.4. The Cloud Edge.5. Risk Management and Security.6. Designing for the Cloud.7. Cloud Management.8. Governance.9. Migration Planning for the Cloud.10. Cloud Operations.11. The Future in the Cloud.12. Summary.Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC561 202130 SM IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 3 of 36Academic Progress RequirementsThe Assessment Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/viewcurrent.php?id=301&version=11) (https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/viewcurrent.php?id=301&version=11)sets out the criteria for monitoring academic progress in allcoursework degrees. Passing more than 50% of subjects in each session of study and passingkey subjects (https://student.csu.edu.au/my-course/my-subjects-and-results/key-subjects) onthe first attempt are both indicators of satisfactory academic progress through your course.The University will contact and offer support to students who do not meet academic progressrequirements. There are three stages of academic progress: Stage 1 involves optional support,Stage 2 requires your engagement with the support offered and Stage 3 is where you will beconsidered for exclusion from your course.Subject Schedule & DeliveryPrescribed textFind information about the textbooks required for your subjects on the Current Students(https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/learning-resources/information-planning/textbooks) site. Check the Library (https://library.csu.edu.au/) to find out if your text is aneBook.The text book required for this subject is:• Erl, T., Mahmood, Z., & Puttini, R. (2013). Cloud Computing. Concepts, Technology &Architecture. Upper Saddle River, NJ.: Pearson Education, Inc.AWS Cloud AccountYou will also be required to use an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate account for thissubject. This is a free account that AWS makes available for CSU students. You will be enrolledin this account by your instruction team and full details will be provided to you. The AWSEducate account does not require you to pay for the use of AWS services and infrastructure.Access to this account is essential in order to complete your assignments.Class/tutorial times and locationYour class times can be found at Timetable @ CSU (http://timetable.csu.edu.au/). Find outhow to use Timetable @ CSU via the Student Portal Class Timetable(http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/timetable) page.ScheduleCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC561 202130 SM IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 4 of 36 SessionWeekWeekCommencingTopicsLearning activitiesDate101 Mar 21Topic 1: CloudBasics &TechnologiesAll topic 101 Mar 21208 Mar 21Topic 2: CloudConcepts & ModelsAll topic 2– Assignment 1 opens12 Mar 2108 Mar 2108/Mar/2021:Labour Day publicholiday315 Mar 21Topic 3: CloudArchitectures &Applications ModelsAll topic 3.Assignment 1 due by23:59 on 21 Mar 2115 Mar 21422 Mar 21Topic 4: The CloudEdgeAll topic 4, but referback to topic 3 asrequired.26 Mar 2021 Censusdate22 Mar 21Note : Censusdate 26 Mar 2021529 Mar 21Topic 5: RiskManagement &SecurityAll topic 5 –Assignment 2 due 04Apr 2129 Mar 2102/Apr/2021:Good Fridaypublic holiday605 Apr 21Topic 6: Designingfor the CloudAll topic 6, but referback to topics 3 and 4as required.06 Apr 21Date changed forEaster05/Apr/ 2021:Easter Mondaypublic holiday12 Apr 21 to 25 Apr 21Mid Session BreakAssignment 3 due 26 Apr 21726 Apr 20Topic 7: CloudManagementAll topic 7, but referback to topic 5 asrequired26 Apr 21803 May 21Topic 8: GovernancebAll t ack t opic 8, but r o topics 5 & 7 as eferrequired.03 May 21910 May 21Topic 9: MigrationPlanning for theCloudAll topic 9, but referback to topic 6 asrequired.10 May 211017 May 20Topic 10: CloudOperationsAll topic 10 –Assignment 4 due 16May 2110 May 21 Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC561 202130 SM IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 5 of 36 SessionWeekWeekCommencingTopicsLearning activitiesDate1124 May 21Topic 11: The Futurein the CloudAll topic 1117 May 211231 May 21Topic 12: Summaryand ReviewAll topics24 May 2107 Jun 21 – 18 Jun 21Exam PeriodExam details to beadvised14/Jun/2021:Queen’s Birthdaypublic holiday Please see below Additional/Replacement Class Requirements for this session: Classesrunning on the following Public Holidays should have a replacement class:• Monday 08 March 2021 (Labour Day)• Friday 02 April 2021 (Good Friday)• Monday 05 April 2021 ( Easter Monday)• Sunday 25 April 2021 (Anzac Day)This study schedule has been devised to assist in your planning during the session and isintended as a guide only.Learning materialsDetails of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in theInteract2 Subject Site.Learning, teaching and support strategiesAll of your subject materials are available on the Interact site under the Topics link in the lefthand side menu.In this subject there are also lots of opportunities for you to engage with me, with your peersand with the subject. I will be holding weekly face to face online classes regularly throughoutthe session where we can discuss topic delivery, content issues and assessment items, detailsof times and dates will be posted on the Interact site.It is helpful to have a small task to complete early in the session so that you are focused fromthe very first day. For this purpose, assessment item 1 consists of some basic Javaprogramming exercises. If you don’t submit this assessment on time, I may contact you byphone or email to see if are there are any issues I can help with.You should check the Interact Site at least weekly for postings, announcements, lectureinformation and other resources that will assist your studies or additional information andCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC561 202130 SM IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 6 of 36resources vital to your success in the subject.Please direct any queries regarding the content of this subject to your Subject Coordinator.Studying at university does not mean studying alone. Take advantage of collective wisdomand post your questions to the subject forum.Use the subject schedule to plan your studies over the session.Information on effective time management is available on the CSU Learning Support websitevia the following link: http://student.csu.edu.auYou can also contact an adviser through Student Central on the following number:1800 275 278 (or +61 2 6933 7507 from outside Australia).Library Services:The CSU Library website provides access to online material and print, using Primo Search tofind online journal articles, eBooks, hardcopy books from CSU Library (see Library Manager forInterlibrary Loan Requests), company & government reports, eJournals, dissertations, theses,newspapers including Business & Financial newspapers in Factiva (See Business & IT JournalDatabases), and other reference resources (eg. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australianstandards, online encyclopaedias & dictionaries to be read on the computer). You will also findlibrary guides, Subject Reserve for any readings eg. ITC100, ACC100, etc., and online assistanceto help you use the Library’s resources such as Ask a Librarian – Live Chat and Ask a Librarian –Web Form.You can find Library Services on both the SGA library online catalogue:http://primo.unilinc.edu.au/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=SGAThe SGA library online catalogue allows students to Sign In, My Account shows student’scurrent library record including all books on loan, Renew your borrowed books online beforethe due date, also Search and Request all books in the SGA library, even if unavailable due tohigh demand from students. Students can Request books when all books are on loan to otherstudents. When the requested book is returned to the SGA library, the student who requestedthe book receives an email immediately to pick up the book from the SGA library. View yourlibrary record online 24/7 at the above web link for SGA library.And also CSU Library online:http://student.csu.edu.au/library – CSU Library Services including Primo Search & SubjectReserve online with 24/7 access, online and video tutorials in research skills, finding journalarticles for assignments, topic analysis, download Endnote referencing program and manyother online library services to help you successfully complete your assignments for all CSUcourses. (http://trove.nla.gov.au/)http://trove.nla.gov.au/ – Powerful search engine from National Library of Australia to accessmany different online resources on any subject from one search.Contact Details for renewing loans, locating books and other information:mellibrary@studygroup.com (mailto:mellibrary@studygroup.com)Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC561 202130 SM IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 7 of 36Library Help:http://student.csu.edu.au/library/help-contacts Friendly and quick assistance is available. Askfor help finding information and navigating the library’s extensive eResources.Online Tutorialshttp://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research/training-tutorials-videosLearn how to:• use Primo Search to find eReserve material and journal articles• search journal databases and web resources for information for your assessments• identify appropriate sources of information and peer reviewed material, and evaluateresources.Bookmark your Subject Library Resource GuideSubject Library Guides are a great way to get started with research. Each online guide istailored to a specific area of study, including Accounting, Business & Information Technologyoutlining how to research in your area and where to look for information.http://libguides.csu.edu.au/Academic Learning Support Assistance:Visit the learning support website for advice about assignment preparation, academic readingand note-taking, referencing, and preparing for exams at: http://student.csu.edu.au/study(http://student.csu.edu.au/study%E2%80%8B)You may also contact:For appointments, please send an email CSUstudysupportmc@studygroup.com(mailto:CSUstudysupportmc@studygroup.com)Queries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your subject lecturer.Recommended student time commitmentThis subject is an 8 point subject. The Charles Sturt University Subject Policy states that astandard 8 point subject should require you to spend up to 160 hours engaged in the learningand teaching activities. These activities include the time spent in preparation for assessment,including study for examinations, tests, and assignment preparation.Assessment and Exam ItemsEssential requirements to pass this subjectYou must obtain at least 50% in both the total mark and the examination mark in order topass this subject.If you marginally fail these pass criteria you are entitled to a second chance in thefollowing circumstances:I. You are eligible for an Additional Assignment (AA) if you submitted all assessmentitems, passed the exam (e.g. you scored 50% or above) but received an overall markbetween 45 and 49;Charles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC561 202130 SM IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 8 of 36orII. You are eligible for an Additional Examination (AE) if you submitted all assessmentitems (including the final exam) but failed the exam (e.g. you scored less than 50%)and received an overall mark 45 or above.Items Item No.TitleValueDue Date*Return Date**1Online quiz: Cloud Basics5%21-Mar-202113-Apr-20212Business requirements report15%04-Apr-202127-Apr-20213AWS implementation10%26-Apr-202118-May-20214Cloud Proposal and Design20%16-May-202107-Jun-20215Final Exam50%To be advised– * Due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University** Applies only to assessment items submitted by the due dateAssessment item 1 – Online quiz: Cloud BasicsValue: 5%Due Date: 21-Mar-2021Return Date: 13-Apr-2021Group Assessment: NoSubmission method options: Interact2 TestTASKThere will be an online quiz, worth 5%. It is available from Interact 2 under “Assessment 1:Online quizzes”.The quiz is designed to assist your learning in the following ways:• Ability to schedule your assessments:The quiz is available to online students for 10days. You may complete it at any time within this window. This allows you to scheduleand negotiate your planned assessment submission dates in response to yourindividual circumstances.Internal students will complete this quiz during an allocated class in theperiod beginning 13 May 2020.• Two attempts: The better of your two attempts will count. Incorrect responses will beindicated when you submit your first attempt – this will give you a chance to learn fromthe mistakes before your second attempt. The questions are drawn randomly from apool and so you will get different questions each time (and different from thoseobtained by other people).• Generous completion time: Once you begin a task, you will have 2 hours to completeit. You should be able to complete the task in much less time. Once the 2 hours hasCharles Sturt University Subject OutlineITC561 202130 SM IVersion 1 – Published 15 February 2021Page 9 of 36passed, the quiz will automatically close and the attempt will be automaticallysubmitted. Force completion is off – meaning that if you accidentally close yourbrowser, your quiz is not submitted and you can resume from the last saved question.The timer continues while the browser is closed.• Feedback: Information about what questions you are graded right or wrong isavailable immediately after completion. From after the due date, full feedback on eachquestion (including what answer is correct). Use this to help learn. Full feedback canbe seen by clicking the mark in My Grades or looking at the quiz again.• Access to the quiz: The quiz can be accessed in the ITC561 Interact 2 page underOnline Quiz.The availability of the online quiz is in the table below. QuizOpenDue DateQuestionsRelated Topics100:01 on 12Mar 202123:59 on 21 Mar202120 randomquestions1 & 2 Since full feedback is available after the due date, extensions are not possible.Marking criteria and standardsThere are twenty (20) questions in this quiz. All questions are either multiple choice, true/false,or fill-in-the-blank questions. Each correct answer is awarded 0.25 marks and 0 marks areawarded for an incorrect answer. All questions are marked automatically and reviewed beforethe final marks are released. The total marks for this quiz is 5.0.Grade allocations:Marks for all questions will be totaled and grades awarded based on percentage of the totalavailable marks. (FL