OPS635 - Enterprise Management - Emerging Technology

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Subject Title
Enterprise Management - Emerging Technology

Subject Description
In this course students will learn how to evaluate, investigate, configure, and manage various open standard emerging technologies for the enterprise in network architecture, network monitoring, distributed file system, network storage, authentication, access control, and network security. Practical knowledge and understanding of open platform for the enterprise will be developed. This is a project based course that will enable students to build and manage an enterprise IT infrastructure using emerging technologies.

Credit Status
One pro option credit in the CTY and CNS programs.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  1. create, configure, and manage virtual machines for the purpose of using them in a production environment.
  2. evaluate, install, configure, and manage distributed file systems for network storage.
  3. install, configure and manage network monitoring system for the purpose and managing the health of the network.
  4. install and develop custom plugins for network monitoring systems.
  5. understand, describe and use network monitoring system's configurable items for the purpose of customization.
  6. use network monitoring tools to analyse and identify breakages in network path for the purpose of troubleshooting networking issues.
  7. config web interface to view data produced by network monitoring software using graphing and visualization tools
  8. understand and describe the Service Oriented Architecture.
  9. understand and describe the functions offered by SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
  10. install, configure, and evaluate available open sourece PaaS and IaaS framework.
  11. select, evaluate, install, configure, and manage network authentication systems for the purpose of authenticating network users.
  12. select, evaluate, install, configure, and manage network access control systems for the purpose of control network access to availabe network resources.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.

Prerequisite(s)

  • OPS535

Topic Outline

 

  • Server Virtualization using KVM
  • Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks
  • Network Monitoring using Nagios core
  • Network Authentication
  • Access Controls: DAC and MAC
  • Distributed file systems: GlusterFS, NFSv4
  • Network Stoarge: Local media, private cloud, public cloud
  • Service Oriented Architecture
  • Introduction to SaaS, PaaS, IaaS
  • OpenShift - Open Source implementation of PaaS
  • OpenStack - Open Source implementation of IaaS

Mode of Instruction
4 Hours lab time per week online

Prescribed Texts
Nagios: Building Enterprise-Grade Monitoring Infrastructures
for Systems and Networks, Second Edition
By: David Josephsen
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: April 01, 2013
Print ISBN-10: 0-13-313573-X
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-13-313573-2
Web ISBN-10: 0-13-313569-1
Web ISBN-13: 978-0-13-313569-5

Reference Material

Nagios Core Administration Cookbook

By: Tom Ryder
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Pub. Date: January 25, 2013
Print ISBN-13: 978-1-84951-556-6
Web ISBN-13: 978-1-84951-557-3
Pages in Print Edition: 366

Nagios, 2nd Edition

By: Wolfgang BarthPublisher: No Starch PressPub.
      Date: October 28, 2008Print
      ISBN-13: 978-1-59327-179-4Pages in Print Edition: 720

OpenStack Operation Guide

By: Tom Fifield; Diane Fleming; Anne Gentle;
    Lorin Hochstein; Jonathan Proulx;  
    Everett Toews; Joe TopjianPublisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.Pub.
    Date: May 8, 2014Print
    ISBN-13: 978-1-4919-4695-4Pages in Print Edition: 330


									
			

Required Supplies

250GB SSD with USB 3.0 enclosure (available at the bookstore) 

USB Flash DRive, 8 GB minimum

Student Progression and Promotion Policy
To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must:

  • achieve a grade of 50% or better on the final exam.
  • satisfactorily complete all assignments.
  • achieve a weighted average of 50% or better for the tests and final assessment.

http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html

Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html

A+ 90%  to  100%
A 80%  to  89%
B+ 75%  to  79%
B 70%  to  74%
C+ 65%  to  69%
C 60%  to  64%
D+ 55%  to  59%
D 50%  to  54%
F 0%    to  49% (Not a Pass)
OR
EXC Excellent
SAT Satisfactory
UNSAT Unsatisfactory

For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices. (https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html).


Modes of Evaluation

  • Quizzes (minimum of 5) – 10%
  • Labs (minimum of 5) - 10%
  • Test(s) (minimum of 1) - 20%
  • Assignments (minimum of 2) - 35%
  • Final Assessment - 25%

Academic Support and Expectations
Missed Tests / Presentations / In-Class Assignments
Students who miss scheduled tests, presentations, or in-class or online assignments will receive a grade of zero.  If there are valid reasons for missing the test, presentation, or in-class assignment, the student MUST:
a)         Contact the professor or student advisor by email prior to the start time of the test, presentation, or in-class or online assignment, and
b)         Provide documentation where appropriate.
At the professor’s discretion, a make-up test/in-class assignment or new date for the presentation may be granted or the value of the test may be added to a subsequent test or final exam. 
 
 
Participation in Online Courses
Consistent online access is important for success in this subject. You are responsible for all online material and assignments; in addition, you need to be checking your Seneca e-mail on a daily basis for updates and other related information. While weekly updates and related e-mails will be provided, it is your responsibility to keep up with the content and maintain an active online presence.
Considerate online conduct, adequate preparation, and constructive online participation will be expected from each student and will enhance your academic experience and that of your fellow students. In particular, you are asked to be prompt, courteous, responsible, and collaborative, where relevant.
 
Learning Centre
The Learning Centre offers academic support to all Seneca students in the form of one-on-one tutoring, small group tutoring, and workshops and can be located at either the Newnham, Markham, York, or King campus.  Students can visit The Learning Centre in person to book an appointment or watch a tutorial on booking a tutoring appointment online at www.senecapolytechnic.ca/learningcentres.  
 
Dropping a Subject
There are two deadlines for dropping this subject.  If you drop by Day 10 of the semester, the subject will not appear on your transcript.  If you drop by the last drop date, the subject will appear on your transcript with a grade of DNC.  To drop, please notify your professor, complete a “Timetable Change Form,” and return it to Registration by the deadline.  Discuss any possible negative consequences of dropping the subject with your academic coordinator or student advisor.

Approved by: Suzanne Abraham