CNT 176 - Cloud Network Technologies

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: Cloud technologies have become an integral part of nearly every information technology infrastructure. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand cloud networking technologies and use best practices related to implementing business technologies in cloud environments.

Prerequisites: CIS 171 or CNT 210
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Students who already have this knowledge may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits

Course Competencies

Explain current cloud services, characteristics, models and their differences.
Summarize the purpose and benefits of virtual components in a cloud environment.
Manage installations and configurations of components in cloud environments.
Explain current cloud storage and networking components, concepts and their differences.
Configure cloud technologies.
Select appropriate methods for cloud resource allocation and management.
Select appropriate technologies to secure cloud environments.
Troubleshoot common problems in cloud environments.
Explore options for business continuity using cloud technologies.