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SOC 524 Introduction to Cloud Computing

This course introduces the concepts of cloud computing, using the frameworks of software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Fundamental concepts from each framework are introduced and related to the structure of the modern cloud. Cloud computing: economics of outsourcing. SaaS: The Web as a client-server system. Web stack: HTML and HTTP. Web data: XML and JSON. Web services and example APIs. PaaS: Introduction to databases and middleware. Data storage in the cloud. Privacy issues. IaaS: Design of server farms. Virtualization and green computing. Service discovery: DNS and content distribution networks. Batch processing in the cloud. Assignments include quizzes, examinations, and a presentation and term paper on a cloud-related topic.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

CS 524

Prerequisite

(CS 590 or CS 385) and Graduate Student or At Least a Junior