CS 180.3 - Introduction to Virtualization and Cloud Computing

    Recent Professors
    Michael McKeever
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    34 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CS 180.3
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides the underlying knowledge required by IT Professionals who will be evaluating cloud computing solutions (such as Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services), whether they are administrators, developers, or database administrators. It introduces students to the principles of cloud computing and students will become familiar with how these principles have been implemented in the major commercial platforms. In addition, this course explains how to implement the core infrastructure, consisting of virtual networks and storage. With this foundation, students will be able to create the most common services, including virtual machines, web apps, and databases. The students will also learn about container-based services and the most prominent examples of serverless computing. The course also serves the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) Cloud+ and Cloud Essentials certification exams.
    Usually Held
    Wed 7:00am–9:50am, Wed 9:00am–11:50am