Course Objectives

This course aims to:

• Introduce the fundamental concepts and principles of cloud computing.
• Provide an understanding of various cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (public, private, hybrid).
• Explore cloud technologies and their applications.
• Discuss cloud security, privacy, and legal issues.
• Enable students to design and implement cloud-based solutions.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the key characteristics and benefits of cloud computing.
2. Differentiate between various cloud service and deployment models.
3. Understand the underlying technologies and architectures of cloud computing.
4. Design and implement cloud-based applications.
5. Analyze and address security and privacy concerns in cloud environments.

Detailed Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

• Cloud Computing: Definition, Characteristics, Advantages, Disadvantages
• Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• Cloud Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid, Community
• Cloud Computing Architecture

Module 2: Cloud Technologies

• Virtualization: Types of Virtualization, Benefits and Challenges
• Cloud Storage: Types of Cloud Storage, Storage Technologies
• Cloud Networking: Virtual Networks, Network Security
• Cloud Management: Resource Management, Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Module 3: Cloud Applications

• Cloud-based Applications: Examples and Use Cases
• Cloud Application Development: Tools and Platforms
• Cloud Migration: Strategies and Challenges

Module 4: Cloud Security and Privacy

• Security Issues in Cloud Computing
• Data Privacy and Protection
• Cloud Security Solutions

Module 5: Cloud Economics and Legal Issues

• Cloud Cost Models and Pricing
• Legal and Compliance Issues in Cloud Computing

Textbooks

• Cloud Computing: A Practical Approach by Anthony T. Velte, Toby J. Velte, and Robert Elsenpeter
• Cloud Computing Bible by Barrie Sosinsky

Reference Books

• Cloud Computing: Principles and Paradigms by Rajkumar Buyya, Christian Vecchiola, and S. Thamarai Selvi
• Mastering Cloud Computing by Rajkumar Buyya, Christian Vecchiola, and S. Thamarai Selvi

List of Experiments

1. Create and manage virtual machines on a cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
2. Deploy a simple web application on a cloud platform.
3. Experiment with cloud storage services (e.g., Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage).
4. Set up and configure a virtual private network (VPN) on a cloud platform.
5. Implement basic load balancing and auto-scaling techniques.
6. Explore cloud monitoring and management tools.
7. Perform a cost analysis of cloud resources.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this lab, students will be able to:

1. Gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms and services.
2. Deploy and manage applications in the cloud.
3. Configure and secure cloud resources.
4. Monitor and analyze cloud performance and costs.