In this paper we will learn about the fundamental principles and technologies used to build cloud computing platforms and applications hosted in the cloud. We will explore how cloud computing works, how it is evolving, and how to best use it. This paper will teach you about the fundamental technologies used by cloud computing providers to build their platforms. You will also learn how to redesign software to use cloud computing.

• Lectures / labs: David Eyers
• Labs: Aaron Rumpler

• Lectures (both)
  • Tuesday, 12:00–12:50, Otago Business School Lecture Room 1.17
  • Wednesday, 12:00–12:50, Otago Business School Lecture Room 1.17
• Labs (one of)
  • Thursday, 09:00–10:50, Owheo G.38 (Lab F)
  • Friday, 15:00–16:50, Owheo G.38 (Lab F)
• Tutorials (held on demand; none in week 1)
  • Thursday, 12:00–12:50, Quad 4
  • Friday, 09:00–09:50, Teaching Block T201

• Assignments = 40%
• Final exam = 60% but note that you must gain at least 40% in the final exam to pass this paper.

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