NETW 2710 Cloud Network Administration

Managing network services, load balancing, and connectivity in cloud platforms.

Course overview

This course covers the design, implementation, and management of network services within cloud computing environments. You will explore how traditional networking concepts translate to virtualized cloud platforms, with a focus on scalability, security, and performance. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills in configuring virtual private clouds, managing traffic distribution, and ensuring reliable connectivity between distributed systems.

Who takes this course

• Network & Cloud Administration

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• NETW 2660 Virtual Private Networks
• NETW 2440 Cloud Infrastructure Services

Learning outcomes

• Design and implement secure network connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and public cloud environments.
• Configure and manage load balancing services to distribute traffic across cloud-based application servers.
• Monitor network performance metrics and troubleshoot latency issues in hybrid cloud architectures.
• Apply identity and access management policies to secure cloud network endpoints.
• Evaluate cloud networking costs and optimize resource allocation for efficiency.

Evaluation