COMP08172 2019 Virtualisation Infrastructure Management

Virtualisation Infrastructure Management

Virtualisation Infrastructure

COMP08172

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COMP - Computing

COEL - Computing & Electronic Eng

08 - NFQ Level 8

05 - 05 Credits

Semester

€

2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20

9999 - The End of Time

Diane O'Brien, Shaun McBrearty

SG_KCNCI_K08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure SG_KNCLD_K08 201900 Level 8 Honours Degree Add-on in Computing in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure SG_KNCLD_H08 202000 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure SG_KNCLD_K08 202000 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure (Add-on) SG_KCNCI_K08 202000 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure (Add-on) SG_KCMPU_H08 202000 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing SG_KCNCS_H08 202100 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Computer Networks and Cyber Security SG_KCMPU_H08 202100 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing SG_KCMPU_H08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing

The aim of this module is to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the topic of virtualisation and how the technology is utilised within mini-to-small-scale data-centres. In addition to this, the module also covers virtualisation from the perspective of building highly-reliable IT Systems that can function over extended periods of time with little or no downtime.

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https://www.dell.com/support/home/ie/en/iebsdt1/product-support/product/equallogic-ps4100/docs