Cloud Cost ManagementLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Cloud platforms offer a wide variety of services to support application development and infrastructure but also incur costs. You will understand how and where the costs of cloud services form. You will understand the different pricing models, execution methods and opportunities for cost savings in cloud services. You will know and understand the scalable and elastic nature of cloud services, and how they enable a quick and innovating way to develop new services or products. Furthermore, you will understand the rules of cloud scaling and economics, as well as the possibilities for utilising cloud services in terms of innovative and fast product development.

Course competencies
- Systems and methods in ICT
- Learning and information management competence

Content

- How cloud services fees are formed and charged
- Different options for running cloud based environments and services

Qualifications

No need for prior experience. Basic understanding of IT-services & business.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Learning diary returned
- Exam completed
- Assignments done

Materials

- Materials done by the teacher
- Online and web sources
- assignments