Faculty Syllabus

ITNW-1335 Information Storage and Management: Cloud Computing

Matt Cetin


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ITNW-1335-001 (17362)
LEC MW 2:00pm - 3:20pm DIL DLS DIL

LAB MW 3:20pm - 3:45pm DIL DLS DIL

ITNW-1335-002 (17363)
LEC MW 4:00pm - 5:20pm DIL DLS DIL

LAB MW 5:20pm - 5:45pm DIL DLS DIL

ITNW-1335-007 (34237)
LAB RRC ONL DIL

LEC Tu 6:00pm - 8:55pm RRC RRC2 2207.00

Course Requirements

An introduction to data storage–related technologies used in cloud computing. Topics include data storage for cloud, Big Data, mobile, social media, and software–defined data centers. Provides a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, technology, and architecture in support of storage technologies and prepares students for advanced concepts, technologies, and processes. This course investigates the existing concepts of Cloud Computing from the standpoint of technology resources and an internetworking perspective. The concepts that will be explored involve how Cloud Computing has matured, the growth of Cloud Computing, and how the strategies that surround Cloud Computing have added to business agility. The course will study the vastness of Cloud Computing, the services that Cloud Computing offers, and several vendor case studies on the methodology that drives Cloud Computing. 

Readings

CompTIA Cloud+ Guide to Cloud Computing, by Jill West | 1st Edition | Copyright 2021 ISBN-13: 9780357696989

Course Subjects

An introduction to data storage–related technologies used in cloud computing. Topics include data storage for cloud, Big Data, mobile, social media, and software–defined data centers. Provides a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, technology, and architecture in support of storage technologies and prepares students for advanced concepts, technologies, and processes. This course investigates the existing concepts of Cloud Computing from the standpoint of technology resources and an internet working perspective. The concepts that will be explored involve how Cloud Computing has matured, the growth of Cloud Computing, and how the strategies that surround Cloud Computing have added to business agility. The course will study the vastness of Cloud Computing, the services that Cloud Computing offers, and several vendor case studies on the methodology that drives Cloud Computing. 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

  1. Explain the concepts of Cloud Computing
  2. Explain the technology incorporated into Cloud Computing
  3. Explain the architecture of Cloud Computing
  4. Explain the business processes involved in Cloud Computing
  5. Explain the benefits of Cloud Computing through case studies
  6. Examine the security aspects associated with Cloud Computing
  7. Explain the logical network perimeter of Cloud Computing
  8. Examine the virtual server component of Cloud Computing
  9. Explain Cloud storage and usage monitoring
  10. Examine resource replication used in Cloud Computing
  11. Explain the concept of ready-made Cloud Computing environments
  12. Describe the specialized cloud mechanism
  13. Describe the cloud management mechanism
  14. Describe the cloud security mechanism

Office Hours

M W 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Online

NOTE

Office Hours

M W 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Online

NOTE

Published: 01/14/2026 19:15:52