ITEC670 - Network, Cloud and Systems Management

Description:
This course focuses on the management and governance of an organization's information technology infrastructure. Topics include the management of large network infrastructures, cloud management, systems management, management mechanisms for data centers, network virtualization, cloud security and infrastructure governance issues and approaches. Multiple applications in areas such as commerce, science, and big data are addressed.

Outcomes:

• Evaluate cloud computing, networks, and systems architectures and governance
• Discover all cloud-based elements that require management and how this differs from traditional on-premise concepts
• Prepare a cost/benefit comparison for public, private, and hybrid cloud and virtualization infrastructures
• Recommend standards and strategies for data centers, networks, and systems
• Evaluate case studies for operational efficiency
• Design strategies for robust and efficient IT infrastructure

Required Text(s):

Fonseca, N. L. S. da, & Boutaba, R. (2015). Cloud services, networking, and management. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 9781118845943.

Montgomery, T. & Olson, S. (2018). CompTIA Cloud+ study guide: Exam CV0-002(2nd ed.). Sybex/John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 9781119443056.