Module Details
Module Code: |
COMP I8001 |
Full Title:
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Virtual Server Technology
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Amanda Clancy
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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.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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).
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Part Time On Campus
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.
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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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Matthew Portnoy. (2012), Virtualization Essentials, Sybex, [ISBN: 9781118176719].
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John Savill (Author). (2017), Mastering Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V, 1st. Wiley, [ISBN: 978-1-119-286].
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Christopher Kusek (Author), Van Van Noy (Author), Andy Daniel. (2011), VMware vSphere 5 Administration Instant Reference, Sybex, [ISBN: 978-111802443].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Gustavo A. A. Santana. (2013), Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals, 1st. Pearson, [ISBN: 978-1-58714-3].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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