Module Details

Module Code: COMP I8001
Full Title: Virtual Server Technology
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Amanda Clancy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module aims to identify the need for virtualization environments in a business. Students will carry out a comprehensive evaluation of all virtual environments under various categories. Students will evaluate and examine Virtual concepts such as Virtual Networks, Hardware, Processing and Deployment.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Examine the evolution of Enterprise Level Data Centers from Physical to Virtual environments.
MLO2 Evaluate the various Virtual Technologies and the Private, Public and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructures on the market.
MLO3 Design and implement a secure hybrid cloud implementation strategy while demonstrating knowledge of Cloud infrastructure.
MLO4 Develop Skills to plan and implement a Private Cloud including Networking, Storage and Memory management
MLO5 Discuss and apply knowledge in Data Protection, Disaster Recovery and High Availability for Virtual Servers
Pre-requisite learning
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 DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Evolution of Physical to Virtual
History and Overview of Virtualization, Virtual Concepts, Physical Demands, Planning a virtual environment and identifying the needs for Data Center Virtualization
Private Cloud Technologies
Evaluate the process involved in selecting a suitable platform for an organisation. Students will install, manage, create and configure virtual technologies such as Microsoft Hyper V, VMWare, Xen Server. Conducting a detailed comparison of 2 or more of these platforms.
Networking Storage and Memory
Virtual SAN, Virtual Volumes, Cloud Storage Options. Networking Features: Virtual Networking, Virtual Switches, Virtual Switch Types. Memory Management - Memory Configuration, Overhead, Ballooning, over commit, compression and page sharing
Data Protection and Disaster Recovery
Server Growth and Server Sprawl, Data and Systems Backups and Monitoring. Analyse concepts such as snapshots and virtual server backup tools. Explore monitoring tools such as System Center and DPM
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
In Class Test
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Week Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Weekly Reports Documenting Lab Work and Case Studies
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End of Semester Project: Students will independently design and implement a plan for a company to migrate them from Physical to Virtual using knowledge, techniques and concepts they have gained throughout the semester.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
In Class Test
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Week Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Weekly Reports Documenting Lab Work and Case Studies
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End of Semester Project: Students will independently design a Fictitious company and migrate them from Physical to Virtual using knowledge, techniques and concepts they have gained throughout the semester.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practical Contact 1 * 3 hour lab covering lecture material and practical demonstrations Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact Enhancing knowledge and skills Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact Articles and Papers Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practical Contact 1 * 3 hour lab covering lecture material and practical demonstrations Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact Enhancing knowledge and skills Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 6.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Matthew Portnoy. (2012), Virtualization Essentials, Sybex, [ISBN: 9781118176719].
  • John Savill (Author). (2017), Mastering Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V, 1st. Wiley, [ISBN: 978-1-119-286].
  • Christopher Kusek (Author), Van Van Noy (Author), Andy Daniel. (2011), VMware vSphere 5 Administration Instant Reference, Sybex, [ISBN: 978-111802443].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Gustavo A. A. Santana. (2013), Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals, 1st. Pearson, [ISBN: 978-1-58714-3].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources