​​FCLF1-OC30​ On-Premises Computing​

​​FCLF1-OC30​ On-Premises Computing​

  • Course description
    • Course Code
      ​​FCLF1-OC30​
    • Level of Study
      5.1
    • Program of Study
      Cloud Foundations
    • Credits
      30
    • Study Plan Coordinator
      Kristoffer Thomsen
Teaching Term(s)
2025 Autumn
2026 Spring
About the Course

​​The semester one course focuses on essential elements of an on-premises environment and provides general knowledge of Information Technology and Information and Communication Technology. Candidates are provided with an understanding of why we do different things and how the elements all relate to each other in the bigger ICT picture. The course provides skills to break down problems into smaller and more manageable pieces and fundamental skills to analyse and develop a logical methodology towards problem-solving. An important part of the course is the soft skills needed to enable a mindset to adapt to situations, people, and current problems and for the transferable knowledge needed in the rapidly changing job market. 

​Although this program is about cloud environments, it is still necessary and crucial for students to know and understand underlying technologies and concepts. This course, therefore, provides knowledge and theories specific to networks, network infrastructure and skills to configure and manage the communication between devices, both offline and online. The course also provides knowledge and skills to install and configure Microsoft and Linux-based servers. Candidates learn about the rights and permissions on such systems and configure different services for functionality and security based on project specifications. The installation and configuration of Active Directory and Active Directory features are also discussed in this course. 

​The aim of the course is that students understand the relevance and relations between the study programme elements. In addition, project management, problem-solving, creativity, and report writing are essential skills in work life and life, especially for relevant positions within ICT environments. In the IT business, projects will be run, and as employees, the students will be expected to contribute. Running a project, including time management, processes, goals, etc., finding information for different topics, learning to assess the reliability of the information, and documenting the findings in reports. Networks are defined as a connection of more than one computer. The concepts of networks and server services are vital to cloud computing, and this course offers a foundation for students to understand what is going on behind the scenes in a cloud environment. The course provides insight into transitioning from an on-premises environment to a hybrid or full-cloud solution. Why we plan to do things is an important aspect of any change, so this course will provide knowledge and skills to analyse the current services and infrastructure and evaluate the reasons for moving to the cloud, what processes to follow, what rules and regulations apply, how the move will affect different business aspects and finally, the framework to follow to ensure a smooth transition to the cloud.​​ 

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The candidate: 

  • ​​can apply vocational knowledge to break down practical and theoretical problems into smaller components. 
  • ​can apply vocational knowledge to get an overview of basic elements and terminology in ICT environments. 
  • ​masters relevant tools and techniques to implement a network reliably and reasonably. 
  • ​masters relevant tools and techniques to implement and configure switches. 
  • ​masters relevant tools and techniques to implement and configure routers. 
  • ​masters the concepts of IP addressing and subnetting. 
  • ​can troubleshoot issues in network configurations and communications. 
  • ​can apply vocational knowledge to troubleshoot Windows and Linux-based server installations. 
  • ​masters relevant tools, materials, and techniques to install, configure and manage Windows and Linux-based server operating systems and services. 
  • ​can study an on-premises server environment and identify issues and measures needed to be implemented to optimise Windows and Linux-based systems. 
  • ​can apply vocational knowledge to planning a potential transition to a hybrid or a full-cloud environment. 
  • ​masters relevant tools in preparing and analysing costs for transitions from on-premises to cloud environments. 
  • ​can find information and material about the principal elements in transitioning from on-premises environments to a hybrid or full cloud solution.​ 
Skills

The candidate: 

  • ​​can apply vocational knowledge to break down practical and theoretical problems into smaller components. 
  • ​can apply vocational knowledge to get an overview of basic elements and terminology in ICT environments. 
  • ​masters relevant tools and techniques to implement a network reliably and reasonably. 
  • ​masters relevant tools and techniques to implement and configure switches. 
  • ​masters relevant tools and techniques to implement and configure routers. 
  • ​masters the concepts of IP addressing and subnetting. 
  • ​can troubleshoot issues in network configurations and communications. 
  • ​can apply vocational knowledge to troubleshoot Windows and Linux-based server installations. 
  • ​masters relevant tools, materials, and techniques to install, configure and manage Windows and Linux-based server operating systems and services. 
  • ​can study an on-premises server environment and identify issues and measures needed to be implemented to optimise Windows and Linux-based systems. 
  • ​can apply vocational knowledge to planning a potential transition to a hybrid or a full-cloud environment. 
  • ​masters relevant tools in preparing and analysing costs for transitions from on-premises to cloud environments. 
  • ​can find information and material about the principal elements in transitioning from on-premises environments to a hybrid or full cloud solution.​ 
General Competence

The candidate:  

  • ​​understands the ethical principles of problem-solving and project work in the ICT discipline. 
  • ​can carry out projects and problem-solving based on the needs of selected target groups. 
  • ​can carry out proper reference citations based on material found in literature, on the Internet, in articles, etc. 
  • ​can develop project reports. 
  • ​understands the general principles and theory that apply to networks, their components, and their communication. 
  • ​can carry out work to configure and manage different network components. 
  • ​can develop work methods and services relevant to computer networks and infrastructure. 
  • ​understands the ethical principles that apply to responsibilities in Windows and Linux-based server operating systems and Active Directory Domain Services. 
  • ​can install Windows and Linux-based server systems based on the needs of selected target groups. 
  • ​can develop work methods, products and/or services of relevance for Windows and Linux-based servers and services. 
  • ​understands the ethical principles that apply to responsibilities in a transition from an on-premises environment to a hybrid or full cloud solution. 
  • ​can develop work methods, products and/or services of relevance for planning and performing a transition to cloud environments. 
  • ​has developed an ethical attitude concerning the responsibility and access to information gained during the process of moving services from an on-prem to a cloud environment ​ 
Learning Activities

Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.

Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.

Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.

Work requirements and Assessment

Four (4) mandatory work requirements must be submitted throughout the course, in addition to the final course submission. These requirements will be assessed as either Approved or Not Approved. 

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Semester Project
Grade A-F
Group/Individual
19 Week(s)