20 credits
In this certificate students will learn the virtualization technologies for application, desktop, server, and routing and switching network infrastructures. Design virtual networks to support cloud environments. Students will create virtualization strategies for dynamic IT business solutions, and practice a multitude of virtualization solutions for physical and virtual infrastructures.
Students will build highly available virtual environments for remote desktops and application connectivity, as well as server farm capacity planning and storage solutions. Upon completion of this certificate students will understand the concepts and best practices for virtualizing IT entities to lower cost and environmental impact., improve the efficiency and high availability of IT resources, and utilize industry solutions to maintain and monitor virtualization on enterprise level networks.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Students in a STEM pathway who successfully complete this degree will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency with tools such as software or equipment appropriate to the STEM field
- Engage in the analytical process, by making observations, designing, implementing, and evaluating the approach
- Demonstrate proficiency with interpreting data and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
- Communicate complex ideas using written, verbal, and visual methods appropriate for a given audience
- Recognize the responsibility to positively impact both local and global societies through sustainable and ethical practices.