Data centers and services (5 cr)

Objective

You know the structure and operations of a modern data center environment.
You can install and configure Windows and Linux server operating systems with appropriate roles and basic services in a networked environment.

Content

What are the hardware and software essentials in a modern server environment?
How to install, configure and monitor a server operating system with basic services?
How to ensure the reliable operations of the server environment?
What are the special requirements in server environment networking?
What are the components of a modern energy-efficient data center?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule.
Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.

Blended track:
The required skill tests can be done at certain times. Other material can be studied from a network learning environment.

Timing of exams and assignments

As informed in the IT exam calendar.

Student workload

135 h, of which 60 hours are worked in a classroom and labs. Homeworks, exam preparations and report writing takes the rest of the time.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Pen and paper exam and labs.
To be settled at the course kick off.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically
c. identify interrelated tasks
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field

Qualifications

Computer hardware, Operating systems