Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Virtual Systems Support | |||
| Reference | CM4118 | Version | 2 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | May 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to understand the practicalities surrounding the implementation and management of virtual computer systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Define the architectural principles used when implementing virtualisation technologies. |
| 2 | Discuss the commercial and environmental benefits of virtualisation. |
| 3 | Describe the security issues affecting virtual systems. |
| 4 | Compare different virtualisation technologies. |
| 5 | Install and configure different virtualisation systems. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| This module will expose students to not only the benefits but also the issues involved when deploying a virtualised system into an enterprise environment. Cloud computing: Virtual Storage, Software and Hardware, VMware, Xen Server, Virtual Storage, Virtual Networks, Cloud Computing, Containers, Privacy and Security Issues, Hypervisors, Docker. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is based on a series of lectures supplemented by guest speakers and student research. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | A written report. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighing of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ABHILASH, G. B., 2019. VMware vSphere 6.7 Cookbook: practical recipes to deploy, configure, and manage VMware vSphere 6.7 components, 4th Ed. Packt Publishing |
| 2 | GAVANDA, M., MAURO, A., VALSECCHI, P., NOVAK, K., 2019. Mastering VMware VSphere 6.7: effectively deploy, manage, and monitor your virtual datacenter with VMware VSphere 6. 7, 2nd Ed. Packt Publishing. |
| 3 | von OVEN, P. COOMBS, B., 2019. Mastering VMware Horizon 7.8: master desktop virtualization to optimize your end user experience, 3rd Ed. Packt Publishing |
| 4 | BUELTA, J., 2019. Hands-on Docker for Microservices with Python : design, deploy, and operate a complex system with multiple microservices using docker and Kubernetes. Packt Publishing |
| 5 | KUNDAN, A. P., 2019. Intelligent automation with VMware: apply machine learning techniques to VMware virtualization and networking. Packt Publishing |