Cloud Computing in Sestem Design

Week 7: Cloud Computing

1. Introduction to Cloud Platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP):

Lecture 1: Cloud Computing Basics
Define cloud computing and its significance in modern technology.
Introduce major cloud service providers like AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure, and GCP (Google Cloud Platform).
Lecture 2: Cloud Service Models
Explore Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
Discuss when to use each service model.
Lab 1: Creating a Cloud Account
Sign up for a cloud service provider (e.g., AWS Free Tier) and explore the provider’s dashboard and services.

2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

Lecture 3: What Is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
Define IaC and explain its benefits in managing cloud resources.
Discuss the principles of declarative and imperative IaC.
Lecture 4: IaC Tools and Best Practices
Introduce IaC tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
Discuss best practices for writing IaC scripts.
Lab 2: Creating Infrastructure with IaC
Write a simple IaC script to provision cloud resources (e.g., virtual machines, databases).
Apply the script to create and manage resources.

3. Serverless Computing:

Lecture 5: Introduction to Serverless Computing
Explain the concept of serverless computing where developers focus on code, not infrastructure.
Discuss the benefits of scalability and cost-effectiveness.
Lecture 6: Serverless Platforms and Functions
Explore serverless platforms like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions.
Illustrate how to create and deploy serverless functions.
Lab 3: Building and Deploying Serverless Functions
Create a simple serverless function that responds to HTTP requests.
Deploy the function to a serverless platform (e.g., AWS Lambda).

4. Cloud-Native Design Patterns:

Lecture 7: Cloud-Native Architecture
Define cloud-native architecture and its key principles.
Discuss containerization and microservices.
Lecture 8: Cloud-Native Design Patterns
Explore design patterns like the Circuit Breaker, Service Mesh, and Sidecar.
Explain their roles in building resilient and scalable cloud-native applications.
Lab 4: Implementing Cloud-Native Patterns
Implement a microservices-based application using containers (e.g., Docker) and a service mesh (e.g., Istio).

Homework Assignment:

Research and document a case study of a company that successfully migrated its applications to the cloud and improved scalability and cost efficiency.

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