Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024Class Size30 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteRecommended Course Preparation: CNT 8001 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionIT professionals need to understand the concepts and principles required to build cloud infrastructure. This course covers the objectives of the CompTIA Cloud+ and Dell/EMC Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS) certification exams. Topics include: Cloud Computing Concepts; Models; Disk Storage Systems; Storage Networking; Network Infrastructure; Virtualization Components; Virtualization and the Cloud; Network Management; Performance Tuning; Systems Management; Security in the Cloud and Best Practices; Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery; Testing; Automation; and Changes. The EMC cloud computing reference model includes five fundamental layers (physical, virtual, control, orchestration, and service) and three cross-layer functions (business continuity, security, and service management). Technologies, components, processes, and mechanisms for each layer and cross-layer function will be covered. The course follows the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology as a guide for all definitions of cloud computing. Upon completing this course, participants will have the knowledge to make informed decisions on technologies, processes, and mechanisms required to build cloud infrastructure. CompTIA certification is normally valid for three years.Usually HeldMon 6:30pm–8:45pm 