Cloud Computing | Cornell University CS 5412

Explore the technology of cloud computing, including cloud architecture, scalability, and security. Taught by industry expert Ken Birman.

Introduction

Taught by one of the stalwarts of this field, Prof Ken Birman, this course has a fantastic set of slides that one can go through. The Profs book is also a gem and recommended as a must read in Googles tutorial on Distributed System Design.

Highlights

• Focuses on the technology of cloud computing, including the architecture of cloud computing client systems, the evolution of the Internet to support the cloud, the architecture of modern cloud data centers, and the technologies used within them.
• Covers the first and second tier cloud components that focus on elasticity, scalability, responsiveness, and security for web transactions.
• Provides a deep understanding of how cloud computing works, the underlying theory, current research and engineering challenges, and emerging cloud computing technology options.

Recommendation

This course is suitable for students in the CS or ECE MEng program, CS undergraduates who have taken the required 3xxx and 4xxx courses, and PhD students. It provides a practical and comprehensive overview of cloud computing, with exposure to research topics in the area.