Module Details
| Module Code: |
SOFT8019 |
| Title: |
Data Centre Virtualisation
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Long Title:
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Data Centre Virtualisation
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4814 - Computer Software
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| Module Description: |
This module explores the role of virtualisation in Information Technology (IT) enterprises, in the consolidation of modern data centres and in the evolution of cloud computing. Data centres consist of the infrastructure used by enterprises to house the computer, server and networking systems required to satisfy the company's IT requirements. Students will learn how to create, configure & manage a virtualised data centre.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Identify and describe the challenges and latest trends in data centre virtualisation. |
| LO2 |
Design and create a virtual data centre environment. |
| LO3 |
Discuss the requirements for implementing network access to storage in virtualised data centre environments. |
| LO4 |
Manage and troubleshoot a virtual data centre environment. |
| LO5 |
Evaluate the basics of securing the virtual data centre. |
| Dependencies |
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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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.
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| 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 |
| Indicative Content |
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The Evolution and challenges of Data Centres
The evolution of computing infrastructures and architectures from stand-alone servers to rack optimised blade servers, unified computing systems (UCS) & virtual data centre (VDC). How server, desktop & network virtualisation along with cloud computing reduce data centre footprint, environmental impact and power requirements by driving server consolidation.
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Data Centre Virtualisation
Provision, monitoring and management of a virtual data centre and multiple enterprise-level virtual servers and virtual machines through software management interfaces.
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Networking and Storage in Enterprise Virtualised Environments
Connectivity to storage area and IP networks from within virtualised environments using industry standard protocols. Network scalability with distributed switches.
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Managing Virtual Environments
Monitoring, optimisation and troubleshooting; includes servers, storage, networking and virtual machines. Introduces concepts such as migration methodologies, high availability, redundancy and disaster recovery, scalability and scheduling.
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Security
Securing the hypervisor, virtual machines and virtual network. Protecting the management environment.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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 University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture underpinning learning outcomes. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Virtualisation labs. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Student project work and study. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture underpinning learning outcomes. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Virtualisation labs. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Student project work and study. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Nick Marshall, Grant Orchard, Josh Atwell, Scott Lowe. (2015), Mastering VMware vSphere 6, 1st. Sybex, [ISBN: 9781118925157].
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Scott Lowe, Forbes Guthrie. (2013), VMware vSphere Design, 2nd. Sybex, [ISBN: 9781118407912].
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Mickey Iqbal. (2010), IT Virtualization Best Practices: A Lean, Green Virtualized Data Center Approach, MC Press, [ISBN: 9781583473542].
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Jason Kappel, Anthony Velte, Toby Velte. (2009), Microsoft Virtualization with Hyper-V: Manage Your Datacenter with Hyper-V, Virtual PC, Virtual Server, and Application Virtualization, McGraw-Hill Education, [ISBN: 9780071614030].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, VMware Inc,
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Website, Microsoft Inc,
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