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Cloud Systems: Introduction to Cloud Systems
Cloud systems enables ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources. They allow us to create virtual instances of computing resources to share the same physical resources between different users in an isolated and secure way, and have provided a computing model which can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. Cloud systems have some special characteristics which enable cloud applications quite popular in our daily life like online games and social media.
What topics will you cover?
- Basics of Cloud Systems.
- Cloud Services and Deployment.
- Cloud Platforms and System Techniques.
- Emerging Cloud Technologies.
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Articulate the main concepts, advantages, and limitations of cloud systems.
- Identify the different cloud services and deployment models.
- Explain the core technologies used in cloud systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the technical challenges and the potential security and privacy issues for cloud adoption and growth.
Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at IT professionals in employment in Republic of Ireland registered companies. To qualify for direct entry they must have a Level 8 Honours Degree (2.2) or higher in Computer Science, Computing, Computer Applications or a related discipline. Applicants without these entry requirements (e.g., Level 7 degree or lower than an Honours 2.2 in a Level 8 degree) may be considered if they can demonstrate previously obtained competence equivalent to the entry requirements.
Who will you learn with?
Long Cheng is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing in Dublin City University. His research focuses on high performance data analytics, cloud computing and distributed systems.
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