CLOUD COMPUTING

Programme Structure

Practical
Lecture Tutorial (P)
Course Total
Course Title (L) Hours (T) Hours Hours
Code Credits
Per Week Per Week Per
Week
CSE2353 Computer Networks 3 - - 3
CSE2453 Distributed System 3 - - 3
CSE2553 High Performance Computing 3 - - 3
Information Storage
CSE2653 3 - - 3
Management
CSE2753 Interfacing with Virtualization 3 - - 3
Cloud Computing Tools &
CSE2853 3 - - 3
Techniques
TOTAL 18
 CLOUD COMPUTING

Syllabus

COMPUTER NETWORKS
Course Code: CSE2353 Credit Units: 03

Course Objective:
The course provides a unified and fundamental view of the broad field of computer networks.
Furthermore, the easy to understand and extremely relevant world of Computer Net working is
introduced in a top down Approach. Introduction to intranets and intranet servers and browsers,
networks and network servers, LANs/WANs, internetworking technologies, the OSI reference model
for networking protocols, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP implementation

Course Contents:
Module I: Introduction
Introduction to computer networks, evolution of computer networks and its uses, Advantages and
Disadvantages of Computer Network, reference models: OSI reference Models, TCP/IP Protocol Suit
Networking fundamentals: Internet, Circuit switching vs Packet switching, ISPs, Delay and Loss in
Packet Switched Networks

Module II: Local Area Network

LAN Architecture, LAN topologies- Bus/ Tree LAN, Ring LAN, Star LAN, Wireless LAN, Ethernet
and Fast Ethernet, Token Ring

Module III: Application layer and data link layer

Application Layer Protocols: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS
Data link layer design issues, Flow Control- Stop and Wait, Error Detection, Error Control, error
detection and correction, data link layer protocols, sliding window protocols, example of data link
protocol- HDLC

Module IV: Medium access layer

Channel allocation problem, multiple access protocols, Introduction to ALOHA, CSMA/CD,
CSMA/CA

Module V: The network layer

Introduction, Routers, Network layer concepts, shortest path routing, flooding, distance vector
routing, link state routing (without algorithms), congestion control and quality of service,
internetworking, IP, Ipv4 Addressing vs Ipv6

Module VI: The transport layer

The transport layer services, elements of transport protocols, TCP and UDP, Brief introduction to
presentation and session layer, E-mail

Examination Scheme:

Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70
CT: Class Test, HA: Home Assignment, S/V/Q: Seminar/Viva/Quiz, EE: End Semester Examination;
Att: Attendance

Text & References:

Text:
 Data Communication & networking: Forouzan, B. A.
 Data and Computer Communications, W. Stallings, Prentice Hall of India

References:
 Computer Networks: Tanenbaum, Andrew S, Prentice Hall
 DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM
Course Code: CSE2453 Credit Unit: 03

Course Objective:
It serves as one of the important courses in terms of having an understanding about the basic concepts
about distributed systems, their types or categories with some concepts about basic networking and
various different directions in which it is useful and applicable. The outcome of the course implicitly
and explicitly affects the abilities of students to have a good understanding of the upcoming other
related courses.

Course Contents:
Module 1: Introduction to Distributed System
Introduction, Goals of Distributed System Examples of distributed systems , Trends in distributed
systems , Resource sharing in distributed system, Challenges faced, System Models basics, types of
System Models, Physical models , Architectural models , Fundamental models.

Module 2: Networking and Internetworking

Introduction to networking, Networking issues for distributed systems, Types of network (LAN,
MAN, WAN, WLAN, WMAN, WWAN, internetworks), Network principles, Internet protocols,
Basics of Inter-Process communication, Multicast Communication, Network virtualization: overlay
networks, Remote invocation, Remote Procedure Call, Remote method invocation.

Module 3: Operating System Support, Web Services and Security

Introduction , Operating System layer, Operating System Architecture, Virtualization at Operating
System level, Introduction to web services, Service descriptions and IDL for web services,
Applications of web services, Overview of Security Techniques, Cryptographic algorithms , Digital
signatures, Needham–Schroeder, Kerberos techniques.

Module 4: Distributed File Systems and Distributed Transactions

Introduction (URI, URL's ) , Name services and the Domain Name System(NameSpace, Name
Resolution, DNS), Directory services, Transactions , Nested transactions , Locks , Optimistic
concurrency control, Flat and nested distributed transactions , Atomic commit protocols ,
Concurrency control in distributed transactions , Distributed deadlocks.

Module 5: Distributed Multimedia System and Distributed Algorithms

Characteristics of multimedia data, Quality of service management, Resource management, Stream
adaptation, Introduction to communication protocols, Balanced sliding window protocol, Routing
algorithms, Destination based routing, APP problem, Deadlock free Packet switching.

Examination Scheme:

Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70

Text & References:

Text:
 Coulouris, Dollimore, Kindberg, Blair, "Distributed System: Concepts and Design”, Fifth
Edition, Pearson Ed.
 Singhal & Shivaratri, "Advanced Concept in Operating Systems", McGraw Hill
References:
 Andrew S. Tanenbaum, "Computer Networks", 4th ed., Prentice Hall
 Gerald Tel, "Distributed Algorithms", Cambridge University Press
 HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
Course Code: CSE2553 Credit Units: 03

Course Objective:
This course gives an insight about Cluster and Grid computing. The major objective of this course is
to provide a sound foundation to the students on the concepts, percepts and practices in a field that is
of immense concern to the industry and business. This would be helpful to students for understanding
a subject related to but a bit higher in its hierarchy.

Course Contents:
Module 1: Parallel and Distributed Programming Models
Introduction to high performance computing, basic definitions: cluster, grid, meta-computing,
middleware etc., examples of representative applications. Programming models: shared memory,
message passing, peer-to-peer. Development of parallel and distributed applications, Design phases,
Common parallel patterns, Performance metrics and profiling.

Module 2: Overview of Cluster Computing

The Role of Clusters, Definition and Taxonomy, Distributed Computing, Limitations, Architecture of
cluster-based systems, Design Decisions, Network Hardware, Network Software, Protocols
Distributed File Systems, Virtualization technologies, Issues in cluster design: performance, single-
system-image, fault tolerance, manageability, programmability, load balancing, security, storage.

Module 3: Introduction of Grid Computing

Introduction, Evolution of the Grid, Definitions of Grid Computing, Infrastructure of hardware and
software, Grid models, Applications, Examples of usage, Research possibilities / scope in Grid
Computing, HPC and Grids, Scheduling HPC applications in Grids, Grid Monitoring Architecture
(GMA) – An Overview of Grid Monitoring Systems.

Module 4: Integrating task parallelism with data parallelism

Introduction and motivation, A model for integrating task parallelism into data parallel programming
platforms, Integration of the model into ARC, Design and implementation applications, performance
analysis, guidelines for composing user programs, related work.
Anonymous remote computing and communication model: Introduction, Location in dependent inter
task communication with DP, DP model of iterative grid computations, Design and implementation of
distributed pipes.

Examination Scheme:
Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70

Text & References:

Text:
 “Grid Computing a Research Monograph” by D. Janakiram, Tata McGraw hill publications
References:
 Joshy Joseph & Craig Fellenstein, “Grid Computing”, Pearson Education
 “Grid Computing: A Practical Guide to technology and Applications” by Ahmar Abbas,
Charles River media
 INFORMATION STORAGE MANAGEMENT
Course Code: CSE2653 Credit Units: 03

Course Objective:
The course provides detailed knowledge, practical training and insight into the implementation and
management of various storage technologies with a focus towards applying these technologies in an
information lifecycle paradigm. This course focuses on evolution of storage and implementation
models, Storage devices principles, Storage classes (SAN, NAS. CAS) and Backup, Business
Continuity, and Disaster Recovery principles

Course Contents:
Module 1: Introduction to Storage Technology
Information Storage - Data, Types of Data, Information, Storage, Evolution of Storage Technology
and Architecture, Data Center Infrastructure, Key Challenges in Managing Information, Information
Lifecycle -Information Lifecycle Management, ILM Implementation, ILM Benefits.

Module 2: Data Protection & Intelligent Storage System

Components of a Storage System Environment, RAID -Implementation of RAID, RAID Array
Components, RAID levels, RAID Impact on Disk Performance, Components of an Intelligent Storage
System, Intelligent Storage Array-High-end Storage Systems, Midrange Storage System

Module 3: Storage Networking Technologies & Virtualization

Direct-Attached Storage and Introduction to SCSI- Types of DAS, DAS Benefits and Limitations,
Disk Drive Interfaces, Introduction to Parallel SCSI, Storage Area Networks- Fibre Channel:
Overview, SAN and its evolution, Components of SAN, Network-Attached Storage- General Purpose
Servers vs. NAS Devices, Benefits of NAS, Components of NAS.

Module 4: CAS and Business Continuity

CAS: Fixed Content and Archives, Types of Archives, Features and Benefits of CAS, CAS
Architecture, Object Storage and Retrieval in CAS.
Introduction to Business Continuity: Information Availability, BC Terminology, BC Planning
Lifecycle, Failure Analysis.

Module 5: Backup, Recovery & Replication

Backup and Recovery : Backup Purpose, Backup Considerations, Backup Granularity, Recovery
Considerations, Backup Methods, Backup Process, Backup and Restore Operations, Backup
Topologies, Backup Technologies.
Replication: Local Replication- Uses of Local Replicas, Data Consistency, Local Replication
Technologies, Remote Replication- Modes of Remote Replication, Remote Replication Technologies.

Examination Scheme:
Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70

Text & References:

Text:
 Information Storage and Management, Wiley Publication ISBN: 978-81-265-2147-0
References:
 Marc Farley Osborne, "Building Storage Networks", Tata McGraw Hill
 Robert Spalding, "Storage Networks: The Complete Reference", Tata McGraw Hill
 INTERFACING WITH VIRTUALIZATION
Course Code: CSE2753 Credit Units: 03

Course Objective:
This course gives students an insight into the basics of cloud computing along with virtualization,
cloud computing is one of the fastest growing domain from a while now. It will provide the students
basic understanding about cloud and virtualization along with it how one can migrate over it.

Course Contents:
Module-I: Introduction to Virtualization
Virtualization and cloud computing - Need of virtualization – cost, administration, fast deployment,
reduce infrastructure cost – limitations
Types of hardware virtualization: Full virtualization - partial virtualization - para virtualization
Desktop virtualization: Software virtualization – Memory virtualization - Storage virtualization – Data
virtualization – Network virtualization

Module-II: Hypervisors and Virtual machines

Server Virtualization: Understanding Server Virtualization, types of server virtualization, Virtual
machine basics, types of virtual machines, hypervisor concepts and types

Module-III: Virtualization Solutions

Understanding Microsoft’s Virtualization solutions: Microsoft’s Infrastructure Optimization Model,
Virtualization and the Infrastructure Optimization Model, Benefits of Virtualization, Achieving the
Benefits of Datacenter Virtualization, Achieving the Benefits of Client Virtualization, Achieving the
Benefits of Cloud Virtualization

Module-IV: Migrating into a Cloud

Introduction, Challenges while migrating to Cloud, Broad approaches to migrating into the cloud-
why migrate -deciding on cloud migration, the Seven-step model of migration into a cloud, Migration
Risks and Mitigation, Enterprise cloud computing paradigm, relevant Deployment Models for
Enterprise Cloud Computing, Adoption and Consumption Strategies, issues for enterprise applications
on the cloud

Examination Scheme:
Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70

Text & References:

Text:
 David Marshall, Wade A. Reynolds, Advanced Server Virtualization: VMware and Microsoft
Platform in the Virtual Data Center, Auerbach
 Cloud Computing: Web-Based Applications That Change the Way You Work and Collaborate
Online - Michael Miller - Que 2008
References:
 Publications, 2006. Cloud Computing (Principles and Paradigms), Edited by Rajkumar
Buyya, James Broberg, Andrzej Goscinski, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011
 Cloud computing a practical approach - Anthony T.Velte , Toby J. Velte Robert Elsenpeter,
TATA McGraw- Hill , New Delhi – 2010
 CLOUD COMPUTING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Course Code: CSE2853 Credit Units: 03

Course Objective:
This course gives students an insight into the basics of cloud computing along with virtualization,
cloud computing is one of the fastest growing domain from a while now. It will provide the students
basic understanding about cloud and virtualization along with it how one can migrate over it.

Course Contents:
Module-I: Cloud Computing Overview
Origins of Cloud computing – Cloud components - Essential characteristics – On-demand self-
service, Broad network access, Location independent resource pooling ,Rapid elasticity , Measured
service, Comparing cloud providers with traditional IT service providers, Roots of cloud computing.

Module-II: Cloud Insights

Architectural influences – High-performance computing, Utility and Enterprise grid computing,
Cloud scenarios – Benefits: scalability ,simplicity ,vendors ,security, Limitations – Sensitive
information - Application development- security level of third party - security benefits, Regularity
issues: Government policies.

Module-III: Cloud Architecture- Layers and Models

Layers in cloud architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), features of SaaS and benefits, Platform as
a Service ( PaaS ), features of PaaS and benefits, Infrastructure as a Service ( IaaS), features of IaaS
and benefits, Service providers, challenges and risks in cloud adoption.
Cloud deployment model: Public clouds – Private clouds – Community clouds - Hybrid clouds -
Advantages of Cloud computing.

Module-IV: Cloud Simulators- CloudSim and GreenCloud

Introduction to Simulator, understanding CloudSim simulator, CloudSim Architecture(User code,
CloudSim, GridSim, SimJava) Understanding Working platform for CloudSim, Introduction to
GreenCloud

Module-V: Introduction to VMWare Simulator

Basics of VMWare, advantages of VMware virtualization, using Vmware workstation, creating virtual
machines-understanding virtual machines, create a new virtual machine on local host, cloning virtual
machines, virtualize a physical machine, starting and stopping a virtual machine.

Examination Scheme:
Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70

Text & References:

Text:
 Cloud computing a practical approach - Anthony T.Velte , Toby J. Velte Robert Elsenpeter,
TATA McGraw- Hill , New Delhi – 2010
 Cloud Computing: Web-Based Applications That Change the Way You Work and Collaborate
Online - Michael Miller - Que 2008
References:
 Cloud computing for dummies- Judith Hurwitz , Robin Bloor , Marcia Kaufman ,Fern
Halper, Wiley Publishing, Inc, 2010
 Cloud Computing (Principles and Paradigms), Edited by Rajkumar Buyya, James Broberg,
Andrzej Goscinski, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011