Introduction to Cloud and AWS (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following: 
*Describe what a cloud service provider (CSP) is and the value they bring to computing
*Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model
*Define the billing, account management, and pricing models
*Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance, for example, white papers or support tickets
*Describe basic or core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
*Identify situations where a company should choose the cloud, and why
*Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure
*Identify how to migrate resources from on-premises infrastructure to cloud infrastructure

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

This course provides a deeper look at cloud computing and the cloud computing service provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Students explore AWS services and technologies and how they are used to support businesses across the globe. Students also explore AWS technologies by building in the AWS Management Console, examining successful cloud implementations, and applying their knowledge to cloud-based scenarios.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

1 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 50% and 59% of the course assignments completed.
2 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 60% and 69% of the course assignments completed.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

3 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 70% and 79% of the course assignments completed.
4 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and between 80% and 89% of the course assignments completed.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

5 - Over 50% correct for final assessment and above 90% of the course assignments completed.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty (Opintojakso)

To pass:
- Complete knowledge check assignments.
- Complete the lab assignments.
- Complete the end of course final assessment with score above 50%.

To fail:
Under 50% of the course assignments completed or under 50% correct for final assessment.

Aika ja paikka

2h per week classroom based lectures

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

Will be announced in class

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

To pass:
- Complete knowledge check assignments.
- Complete the lab assignments.
- Complete the end of course final assessment with score above 50%.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures
Hands-on-labs
Pop Quizzes

Oppimateriaalit

AWS Academy Learning Environment

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

2h per week for lectures, exercises and labs.
The course duration is approximately 60 hours.

Sisällön jaksotus

1. Cloud structure and features
2. Storing and sharing content in the cloud
3. Securing and monitoring in the cloud
4. Data management
5. Managing and optimising cloud features

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

None

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The course prepares the student to write the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. The exam is at an external test centre and not part of the course.
Completing and passing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, the course credits can be raised from 3 to 4 credits.