IT458 Advanced Cloud Computing Techniques (3 cr.)

This course reviews the fundamental building blocks of a viable cloud computing software application. Students design a scalable prototype application that minimizes local storage and processing. Students implement and manage their own cloud computing application. This course also explores the use of mobile devices to access cloud computing resources.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of open source cloud computing tools.
2. Design, implement, and manage a working cloud computing software application.
3. Identify, evaluate, and deploy mobile client software for accessing cloud computing resources.
4. Identify and discuss the cloud computing architectures employed by commercial cloud computing companies.