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IUx: Digital Ecosystem Infrastructure

Learn the fundamentals of cloud computing and its impact on IT and business.

Digital Ecosystem Infrastructure
12 weeks
8–10 hours per week
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
This course is archived
Future dates to be announced

About this course

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Cloud computing is a foundational capability for success in business information systems. To be adaptable in the digital environment, businesses need agility, scale, and operating flexibility. Cloud computing applications can fulfill these needs. In this course, you will explore components of network architecture, virtualization, cloud computing models, deployment on the cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Enroll now to learn the advantages of cloud computing in a business environment and the impact of cloud computing on information technology.

Verified Learners will need to purchase a textbook in order to successfully complete the course. See the FAQ for details.

At a glance

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
  • Associated skills:Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Technology Ecosystems, Network Architecture, Information Technology, Internet Of Things (IoT)

What you'll learn

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  • How cloud computing is impacting IT in organizations
  • Fundamentals of network and application architecture
  • Fundamentals of various cloud-computing service and deployment models including Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Security, risk, and governance challenges related to cloud computing
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and its potential for business impact

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does this course require a textbook?

Yes, if you are Verified Learner, a textbook is required. If you choose to verify, you will also need to purchase a copy of FitzGerald, J., Dennis, A., & Durcikova, A. (2018). Business Data Communications and Networking (13 ed.). Wiley. Print ISBN: 9781119368830, 1119368839: eText ISBN: 9781119368847, 1119368847. This textbook typically costs around $19.80 to rent and $72.00 to purchase permanently. A digital copy is acceptable.

Who can take this course?

Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.

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