Module One Instructions

  1. Come to each class.
  2. Make a study plan as outlined in the Hybrid Suggestions Handout.
  3. Read textbook Chapters 1 through 5 (inclusive).
    Ch1-- Cloud Computing Concepts, Models, and Terminology
    Ch2 -- Disk Storage Systems
    Ch3 -- Storage Networking
    Ch4 -- Network Infrastructure
    Ch1-- Virtualization Components
  4. Complete Module Assignments.
    Introduction to Cloud Computing (Eli)
    NIST SP800-145 Definition of Cloud Computing (Chapter Two)
    NIST SP800-146 Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations
    NAS and SAN Introduction, Introduction to RAID, and Introduction to Solid State Drives (SSDs), (Eli)
    Post your work to your online portfolio
  5. Complete Module Multimedia Assignments.
    RS Web Hosting Evolution Of a Solution (EOS) One, Two, and Three
    Post your deliverables to your online portfolio
  6. Register your online portfolio
  7. Review the posted Chapter Slide Decks.
    Since Chapter 4 is review of CIS3347, there is no slide deck.
  8. Optional: Make an electronic study guide.
  9. Post any questions to the Class Forum

Best of luck!

Text Readings

Week 1, Ch1
Concepts, Models and Terminology
Week 2, Ch 2
Disk Storage Systems
Week 3, Ch 3 & Ch4
Storage Networking
Week 4, Ch 5
Virtualization Components

Mod One readings from Cloud+ Certification

Students may also find relevant sections from CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide By: Todd Montgomery useful.

Mod One multimedia tutorials from Rack Space

Testable materials include Big Data Lecture.