Cloud Platforms

Undergraduate | 2027

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 2049
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Course ID
209501
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Project
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
40 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement IT infrastructures using cloud technologies, with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). By exploring cloud concepts, core services and security measures students will be prepared to evaluate, select, and implement cloud-based solutions that align with organisational requirements.

  • Module 1: Foundations of Cloud Computing
  • Module 2: Cloud Security and Networking
  • Module 3: Architecture and Migration

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe different types of cloud computing models and their applications.
  • Compare cloud computing and traditional on-premises infrastructure.
  • Evaluate and select cloud service offerings from major providers to meet specific organisational needs.
  • Apply core cloud services to develop and manage a functional cloud-based IT infrastructure based on an existing on-premises design.
  • Apply Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) technologies to design and explain a secure cloud infrastructure.
  • Justify a cost-optimised and scalable architecture based on a real-world case.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed INFO1012 Information Technology Systems

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed INFO2004 Cloud Platforms

Assumed knowledge

Foundational IT knowledge, basic networking, and system architecture concepts

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Design Project, Design Project – 15%
  • Report, Design Project, Oral Defence – 85%