4G curriculum (older)
4361602 · Semester 6 · 4G scheme
Cloud and Data Center Technologies
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for 4361602. Independent material — not issued by the university.
Materials
Complete Book
The whole syllabus, unit by unit, written for the exam.
Complete Book
75 pages
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Problem Solver
Step-by-step solutions to typical problems.
Problem Solver
33 pages
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PYQ Solutions
Past university papers, fully solved.
Solved past papers — detailed answers
99 pages · English + ગુજરાતી
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing4 h · 6 marks
- Defining Cloud Computing
- Roots of Cloud Computing
- The Cloud Service Models
- Layers and Types of Clouds
- Desired Features of a Cloud
- Pros and Cons of Cloud computing
- Applications of cloud computing
Unit 2: Virtualization and Hypervisors9 h · 14 marks
- Introduction to Cloud virtualization
- Characteristics of virtualization
- Cloud Virtualization Basics
- Types of virtualization
- Hypervisors and Virtual Machines
- Virtualization of Clusters and data centers automation
Unit 3: Data Center Architecture9 h · 14 marks
- Data Center Fundamentals
- Data Center Networking
- Data Center Automation and Scaling
Unit 4: Cloud Storage and Database Services9 h · 14 marks
- Cloud Storage Solutions
- Cloud Databases
Unit 5: Cloud Security and Compliance5 h · 10 marks
- Security in the Cloud
- Data Security in Cloud
- Securing Private and Public Cloud Architecture
Unit 6: Emerging Technologies with Cloud Computing6 h · 12 marks
- Serverless Computing
- Edge and Fog Computing
- AI and Machine Learning with Cloud Computing
- Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) with Cloud Computing
- 5G and Cloud-Native Networking
- Kubernetes and Containers
About this course
This course provides the knowledge necessary for cloud computing and data center technologies offer a range of benefits, including virtualization, security, and global reach. These factors make them essential components of modern IT infrastructure and enable businesses to adapt to rapidly evolving technological landscapes. After going through these course students will be able to understand cloud models, implement security, create a data center, implement virtualization, use cloud storage and Database service, and understand and implement emerging technologies with Cloud Computing.