ITEC2841 Client/Server and Cloud Computing

This course covers the evolution, impact and services available with Client/Server technology and distributed computing. The characteristics of clients and servers, the role of middleware, and virtualization using Cloud Computing will be discussed. Students will explore the various type of Client/Server implementations: SQL databases, transaction servers, distributed objects, groupware, Cloud Computing, and Web applications.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Recommended: ITEC1105 or ITEC1505 or ITEC2701

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Describe Client/Server configurations
Differentiate various types of middleware
Describe the major components in a distributed business application
Examine the major components and functions of Structured Query Language (SQL) Database clients and servers
Examine the major components and functions of Transaction servers and clients
Examine the major components and functions of Groupware clients and servers
Examine the major components and functions of distributed object servers
Examine the fundamental concept and components of Cloud Computing
Differentiate between Client/Server architecture and Cloud Computing
Describe the standards and techniques used to provide security in client/server environments
Examine the major components used in deploying web-based client/server systems
Describe the approaches to managing a distributed client/server environment
Evaluate the degree of client/server computing that exists in a computing environment
Diagram the components that are present at each tier within a client/server environment

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the campus store and in eServices.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.  Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

Lecture:

4