Open AccessDeveloping Activities for Teaching Cloud Computing and Virtualization
Author(s) -
Emre Erturk,
B. Maharjan
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
engineering, technology and applied science research/engineering, technology and applied science research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2241-4487
pISSN - 1792-8036
DOI - 10.48084/etasr.490
Subject(s) - virtualization , cloud computing , computer science , curriculum , engineering management , application virtualization , consolidation (business) , work (physics) , information technology , operating system , full virtualization , software engineering , engineering , business , finance , psychology , mechanical engineering , pedagogy
Cloud computing and virtualization are new but indispensable components of computer engineering and information systems curricula for universities and higher education institutions. Learning about these topics is important for students preparing to work in the IT industry. In many companies, information technology operates under tight financial constraints. Virtualization, (for example storage, desktop, and server virtualization), reduces overall IT costs through the consolidation of systems. It also results in reduced loads and energy savings in terms of the power and cooling infrastructure. Therefore it is important to investigate the practical aspects of this topic both for industry practice and for teaching purposes. This paper demonstrates some activities undertaken recently by students at the Eastern Institute of Technology New Zealand and concludes with general recommendations for IT educators, software developers, and other IT professionals.