Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

CITC 2364 - Virtualization Essentials



Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: CITC 2320  , Linux Administration, CITC 2329 - Routing and Switching I  

Course Description:
A study of the business perspective, technical organization, operation, and governance of virtualization. This course will cover topics included in the Virtualization Essentials Professional (VEP) exam. Course materials are accredited by the Cloud Credential Council and registered with the Project Management Institute for PDU eligibility.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Define and use common terms and definitions of virtualization
  2. Describe the business benefits and business considerations of virtualization
  3. Describe approaches to server virtualization, its relevance to the modern data center, available platforms, and important features
  4. Explain the implications of virtualization on storage, networks, and applications
  5. Explain the implications of virtualization on the modern workplace and the challenges and opportunities for managing this
  6. Explain the impact and changes of virtualization on IT service management
  7. Describe the steps that lead to the successful adoption of virtualization techniques and the implications for an organization.
  8. Outline the compliance, risk, and regulatory consequences of virtualization and its financial and strategic impact