| Title: | Cloud Networking |
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| Long Title: | Cloud Networking |
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| Field of Study: |
Computer Science
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Sean McSweeney |
| Module Author: |
JONATHAN SHERWIN |
| Module Description: |
In this module, students gain practical skills in the design and configuration of virtual networks in the context of cloud Data Centre Networks (DCNs). They learn how policies can be used to control allocation of cloud DCN resources. They learn about the components and processes required for provision of cloud services. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Analyse the structure of a cloud Data Centre Network (DCN). |
| LO2 |
Compare virtual networking standards, and describe the hypervisor, switch and router components of a virtual network. |
| LO3 |
Design and implement a virtual network including virtual switching and virtual routing components, using cloud DCN tools. |
| LO4 |
Devise and implement policies for cloud DCN management. |
| LO5 |
Describe the requirements of cloud services, and the components needed for the provision of cloud services. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| 12702 |
COMP6027 |
Networking Fundamentals |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Cloud Data Center Network
CDCN architectures, topologies, evolution. Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC). IPv6 (and SIIT-DC).
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Virtual Networking
Layer 2/3 - role of hypervisor. L2 bridging. L2 standard & distributed switch. L3 virtual distributed router. Virtual network standards (VXLAN, NVGRE, GENEVE), comparison with VPN (IPsec, GRE). Overlay vs underlay.
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Cloud Network Management
Planning, configuration, and troubleshooting. Operational tasks (automation, monitoring, logging, auditing). Managing policies for performance, scalability.
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Provision of Cloud Services
Requirements of cloud services: connectivity, availability, security. Components: cloud services gateway, load balancer, virtual distributed firewall, role of hypervisor. Example of cloud service provision (e.g. VoIP).
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
Assess students understanding of cloud DCN architectures and topologies, and how it relates to other components in an Software Defined Data Centre (SDDC). |
1 |
20.0 |
Week 5 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Assessment of students abilities to create, configure and test virtual networks, and use cloud DCN tools. |
3 |
30.0 |
Week 11 |
| Short Answer Questions |
Written assessment covering virtual networking, cloud network management, and cloud services provision. |
3,4,5 |
40.0 |
Week 12 |
| Reflective Journal |
Diary recording practical work on virtual network configuration and cloud DCN management. |
3,4 |
10.0 |
Every Week |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Lecture underpinning learning outcomes. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Lab supporting content delivered in class. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Independent study. |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Lecture underpinning learning outcomes. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Lab supporting content delivered in class. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Independent study. |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Gary Lee 2014, Cloud Networking: Understanding Cloud-based Data Center Networks, Morgan Kaufmann [ISBN: 9780128007280]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Elver Sena Sosa 2016, VCP6-NV Official Cert Guide (Exam #2V0-641), VMware Press [ISBN: 9780789754806]
- Anthony Burke, Ron Fuller, Andreas la Quiante 2017, VMware NSX 6.2 for vSphere Essentials: A Practical Guide to Implementing Network Virtualization, VMware Press [ISBN: 9780134513409]
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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- A Botta, W De Donato, V Persico, A Pescapé 2015, Integration of Cloud computing and Internet of Things: A survey, Future Generation Computer Systems, March 2016, 54
| | Other Resources |
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- Website: VMware 2016, VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage
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