Prerequisites and co-requisites |
None |
Language of instruction |
English |
Type |
Elective |
Level of Course |
Bachelor's |
Lecturer |
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Mode of Delivery |
Face to Face |
Suggested Subject |
None |
Professional practise ( internship ) |
None |
Objectives of the Course |
Describe the benefits of using virtual machines. Define a virtual machine. Identify the files that comprise a virtual machine. Explain the concepts of server, network, and storage virtualization. Compare and contrast physical and virtual architectures. Describe the history of computer virtualization technology. Discuss the practical aspects of virtualization. |
Contents of the Course |
The Virtualization Technologies course is designed to get students up to speed on one of
the most important aspects of today's IT environment. This course covers the fundamental
concepts, components, infrastructure, as well as security and privacy considerations for
virtualization systems. Through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and labs, students
learn the skills and knowledge necessary to install, configure and manage virtual
environments. Students will learn how to effectively plan, implement and manage Cloud
Computing in virtual data centers and complete introductory coursework in Virtualization
software. Topics will include creating virtualized switches and storage, creating and
managing virtual machines, establishing access controls, and performing resource
monitoring. |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 |
Analysis and inquiry: Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze information from multiple sources
and to raise pertinent questions regarding that information.
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2 |
Critical and creative thinking: Students will develop the disposition and skills to strategize, gather,
organize, create, refine, analyze, and evaluate the credibility of relevant information and ideas.
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3 |
Teamwork and problem-solving: Students will demonstrate the ability to work together cohesively with
diverse groups of persons, including working as a group to resolve any issues that arise.
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4 |
Written and oral communication: Students will communicate effectively in a range of social, academic,
Common Course Outline
Monday, April 21, 2014
and professional contexts using a variety of means, including written, oral, numeric/quantitative, graphic,
and visual modes of communication. |
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Subjects |
Teaching Methods and Technics |
1 |
Explore virtualization concepts. |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
2 |
Differentiate between types of virtualization and the environments that support them.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
3 |
Analyze the uses of server and desktop based virtualization.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
4 |
Demonstrate the configuration processes of server virtualization.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
5 |
Secure virtual infrastructure.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
6 |
Perform basic storage troubleshooting.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
7 |
Manage user access to the virtual infrastructure. |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
8 |
Midterm Exam |
Exam |
9 |
Perform basic network troubleshooting. |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
10 |
Configure and manage virtual networking.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
11 |
Monitor system resource usage and utilization.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
12 |
Investigate and implement the VMware Server platform.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
13 |
Explain and implement the Citrix XenServer platform.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
14 |
Investigate the features of the Hyper-V Platform.
|
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
15 |
Overview |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
16 |
Final Exam |
Exam |
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Learning Outcomes |
Program Outcomes |
Method of Assessment |
1 |
Analysis and inquiry: Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze information from multiple sources
and to raise pertinent questions regarding that information.
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2͵3͵4 |
1͵2 |
2 |
Critical and creative thinking: Students will develop the disposition and skills to strategize, gather,
organize, create, refine, analyze, and evaluate the credibility of relevant information and ideas.
|
2͵3͵4 |
1͵2 |
3 |
Teamwork and problem-solving: Students will demonstrate the ability to work together cohesively with
diverse groups of persons, including working as a group to resolve any issues that arise.
|
2͵3͵4 |
1͵2 |
4 |
Written and oral communication: Students will communicate effectively in a range of social, academic,
Common Course Outline
Monday, April 21, 2014
and professional contexts using a variety of means, including written, oral, numeric/quantitative, graphic,
and visual modes of communication. |
2͵3͵4 |
1͵2 |