​​FCSI2CI30 Cloud Infrastructure

​​FCSI2CI30 Cloud Infrastructure

  • Course description
    • Course Code
      ​​FCSI2CI30
    • Level of Study
      5.2
    • Program of Study
      Cloud Infrastructure and Security
    • Credits
      30
    • Study Plan Coordinator
      Kristoffer Thomsen
Teaching Term(s)
2026 Autumn
About the Course

The course will give students the required overview and competence to design useful cloud solutions according to best practices. A solid understanding of general strategies and official frameworks for cloud architecture is necessary to construct and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with customer needs and requirements.

Students will explore topics such as network load balancing, hybrid network connections, network traffic monitoring, logging, storage services, process services, container technology, access control and availability.

The course fits into the program as it builds on the previous two courses and provides a deeper understanding of cloud technologies and how services and solutions transform from an on-premises infrastructure to a cloud architecture.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
  • has knowledge about network balancing and hybrid network connections
  • has knowledge of common ways to optimise storage alternatives and services
  • has knowledge of common ways to handle scalability and regulation in virtual machine sets, node-clusters, containers and serverless technologies
  • has insights into relevant regulations, standards, agreements and quality requirements in cloud infrastructures
  • understands the importance of cloud services in a societal and value-creation perspective
  • is familiar with cloud architecture and infrastructure, and its history, traditions, distinctive nature and place in society
  • can update their vocational knowledge within cloud services, architecture and infrastructure
  • can assess their own work related to applicable norms and requirements for a stable and scalable cloud infrastructure solution
  • has insight into their own opportunities for development in cloud infrastructure design and best practices
Skills
  • can apply vocational knowledge to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and security solutions
  • can setup network balancing and hybrid network connections
  • can setup and optimise cloud storage, and manage availability and access control
  • masters relevant vocational tools to manage cloud solutions, such as Azure Portal and AWS Management Console
  • masters relevant vocational tools to interact with and manage cloud storage and container technologies
  • masters relevant vocational tools to monitor cloud network traffic and manage logs
  • can explain their vocational choices related to the setup, management and monitoring of cloud technologies and elements
  • can reflect over cloud configurations and settings and adjust them under supervision
  • can reflect over settings, rules and regulations related to security in the cloud, and adjust them under supervision
  • can find and refer to online information and cloud-related material and assess its relevance to cloud design, infrastructure and best practices
General Competence
  • understands the ethical principles that apply when working with personal and corporate data in the cloud
  • has developed an ethical attitude in relation to the work with cloud infrastructure solutions
  • can carry out work based on the needs of the users of cloud-based services
  • can carry out work with cloud-based services based on business needs
  • can build relations with colleagues and external target groups across discipline boundaries
  • can develop work methods, products and/or services of relevance to cloud design, infrastructure and best practices
  • can plan and carry out cloud design, infrastructure and services alone or as part of a group and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
  • can exchange points of view with others with a background in cloud design and architecture and participate in discussions about the development of good practice
  • can contribute to organisational development in cloud services and infrastructure
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.

Reading List

Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.