Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Certificate in Applied Science

30 Credit Hours

This Program is designed for individuals with experience in computer technology that need additional expertise in virtualization and cloud computing. The program prepares students for certifications in CompTIA Cloud Essentials and Cloud+, VMware VCA and VCP. This certificate program is designed to provide expertise in virtualization and cloud computing technologies to prepare you for employment in this fast-growing field. It is ideal if you are employed or are pursuing employment in a business that includes virtualization and/or cloud technologies as a primary focus or a business that uses the cloud or virtualized technologies to support its business model. This program presents the knowledge and skills needed to develop, implement, and troubleshoot virtualized and cloud computing systems, infrastructure, and security for business and industry. This program will help you prepare for additional industry certifications such as Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator, Red Hat OpenStack, Red Hat System Systems Engineer and AWS Certified Cloud Professional exams.

Major Requirements

CPT 180	Shell Scripting	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of shell scripting and emphasizes the designing, coding, and testing of scripts. This course will cover shell scripting from both the command line and the Graphical User Interface.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 032 and CPT 114 or CPT 167 or IST 165 or IST 190

CPT 298	Introduction to Software as a Service (SaaS)	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces Software as a Service (SaaS) as it pertains to cloud computing technologies. Topics include installing various environment configurations on multiple computing system platforms and developing and deploying software applications in a cloud environment.Learn More Prerequisites CPT 180 and

IST 165	Implementing and Administering Windows Directory Services	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of directory services covering the planning, design, installation, configuration and administration of a network directory structure. This course covers the objectives of the associated Microsoft certification exam.Learn More Prerequisites IST 166

IST 190	Linux Essentials	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and concepts of the Linux operating system, including command line functions, file systems, user and group administration, process management, text editors, and network applications. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.Learn More

IST 191	Linux System Administration	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course provides students with the skills necessary to administer a Linux system, including hardware/software configuration, user and group administration, Linux network configuration, and file system management. This course helps students prepare for the RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification exam.Learn More Prerequisites IST 190

IST 192	Linux Network Applications	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course provides students with the skills necessary to deploy and administer the core networking services in a Linux system, such as Apache Web Server, Samba File Server, BIND Domain Name Service, NFS and others. This course helps students prepare for the RedHat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification exam.Learn More Prerequisites IST 191

IST 198	Cloud Essentials	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of Cloud computing as a framework for providing network access to shared computing resources including storage, network, server and virtualization infrastructures.Learn More Prerequisites IST 166 or IST 190

IST 250	Network Management	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of planning, organizing and controlling telecommunication functions for the potential telecommunications manager. It emphasizes current situations and techniques. This course covers the VMware virtualization objectives associated with the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification exam.Learn More Prerequisites IST 253

IST 253	LAN Service and Support	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course focuses on installing, maintaining and troubleshooting local area networks in a lab environment. This course covers an introduction to virtualization technologies and vendors including VMware, Microsoft and Citrix.Learn More

IST 298	Advanced Cloud Computing	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers advanced concepts of cloud computing. Topics include how to implement, administer and troubleshoot private and public cloud services, delivery models, virtualization infrastructures, storage and networks.Learn More Prerequisites IST 198

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Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.