BCA Cloud Computing

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This course offers detailed concept, applications, principles and implementation of cloud computing. It includes introduction, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Virtualization, Cloud Programming Models, Cloud security and applications. It does not entirely focus on theoretical concept but also strongly focuses on practical skill based learning.

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Cloud Computing

Subject Code: CACS402

Course Title: Cloud Computing

Course No: CACS402

Nature of Course: Theory & Practical

Full Marks: 60+20+20

Pass Marks: 24+8+8

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

Course Objective

The general objectives of this course are to provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge of cloud computing to make students capable of designing, implementing and managing the issues of cloud computing in their personal as well professional life.

Course Contents

Unit 1. Introduction to Cloud Computing 6 Hrs.

Overview of Cloud Computing, Evolution of Cloud Computing, Characteristics of Cloud Computing, Types of cloud and its Cloud services, Benefits and challenges of cloud computing, Applications cloud computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud services requirements, cloud and dynamic infrastructure, Cloud adoption

Unit 2. Cloud Computing Architecture 6 Hrs.

Cloud reference model (Platform as service, Software as a service, Infrastructure as service), Cloud deployment models (Public clouds, Private clouds, Community cloud, Hybrid clouds), Cloud design and implementation using SOA, security, trust and privacy

Unit 3. Cloud Virtualization technology 10 Hrs.

Overview of Virtualization techniques, Types of Virtualization, Implementation Levels of Virtualization Structures, virtualization benefits, server virtualization, hypervisor management software, virtual infrastructure requirements

Unit 4. MapReduce 8 Hrs.

Introduction to parallel computing, Map-reduce model, Applications of map reduce, Parallel efficiency of Map-Reduce, MapReduce infrastructure

Unit 5. Cloud security 6 Hrs.

Introduction to Security, Cloud Security challenges and Risks, Software-as-a-Service Security, Security Monitoring, Security Architecture Design, Data Security, Application Security, Virtual Machine Security, Identity Management and Access Control

Unit 6. Cloud platforms and applications 12 Hrs.

Web services, AppEngine, Azures Platform, Aneka, Open challenges, Scientific applications, Business and Consumer applications

Text Books

Dr. Kumar Saurabh, Cloud Computing
Raj Kumar Buyya, Christian Vecchiola, S. ThamaraiSelvi, Mastering Cloud Computing

Reference Books

David S. Linthicum, Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in your enterprise
Barrie Sosinsky, Cloud Computing Bible
Saurabh, K. (2011). Cloud Computing – Insights into New -Era Infrastructure, Wiley India.

Lab Works

1. The practical work consists of all features of cloud computing and field visit.
2. Visit the cloud service provider (cloud industries) nearby you and prepare a report based on organizational structure and technology implemented consulting with your subject teacher.