Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: ISYS7596C

Course Title: Implement virtual network in cloud environments

Important Information:

Please note that this course may include compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some or all teaching activities.

It is recommended that you check your Canvas course shell closer to the course start date for details about any mandatory in-person attendance requirements.

Please be aware that the course delivery method may need to change quickly in response to evolving course requirements. Students must maintain regular communication with their teachers to stay informed about any updates.

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology

Course Contact: Michael Barton

Course Contact Phone: +61399254612

Course Contact Email: michael.barton2@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

IN this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to design and configure a virtual network according to networking requirements for a multi-tiered application on a cloud platform.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTCLD506 Implement virtual network in cloud environments

Element:

1. Prepare to design and configure virtual networks

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Gather multi-tier application networking requirements according to business needs 1.2 Identify business and industry requirements for virtual network in cloud environment 1.3 Research and identify available security options for virtual network

Element:

2. Design and configure virtual networks

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Design virtual network according to networking and business requirements for a multi-tier application 2.2 Allocate virtual network and subnets for documented IP ranges 2.3 Enable network gateways and its service as required 2.4 Configure route tables and routing targets as required 2.5 Configure security controls to support test environment 2.6 Check expected network traffic is permitted into, through and out of virtual network 2.7 Collect and monitor network traffic logs and metrics 2.8 Test external connectivity to a resource within virtual network and demonstrate only permitted traffic reaches the resource 2.9 Troubleshoot and fix errors as required

Element:

3. Configure virtual network peering

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Establish peering connection between two virtual networks 3.2 Adjust routing tables to direct traffic between both networks 3.3 Demonstrate network connectivity between hosts in each network 3.4 Test and troubleshoot network peering configuration

Element:

4. Document virtual networks

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Document work, including a network diagram, and submit to required personnel as required 4.2 Obtain final task sign off from required personnel as required

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course the candidate will demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.


Details of Learning Activities

ICTCLD506 - Implement virtual network in cloud environments

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and configure a virtual network according to networking requirements for a multi-tiered application on a cloud platform.

The unit applies to cloud engineers, cloud systems administrators and those who work within cloud computing operations to program, implement and maintain cloud computing solutions to support a business.

 

  1. Prepare to design and configure virtual networks  

                      1.1 Gather multi-tier application networking requirements according to business needs

                      1.2 Identify business and industry requirements for virtual network in cloud environment

                      1.3 Research and identify available security options for virtual network

 

  1. Design and configure virtual networks

                     2.1 Design virtual network according to networking and business requirements for a multi-tier application

                     2.2 Allocate virtual network and subnets for documented IP ranges

                     2.3 Enable network gateways and its service as required

                     2.4 Configure route tables and routing targets as required

                     2.5 Configure security controls to support test environment

                     2.6 Check expected network traffic is permitted into, through and out of virtual network

                     2.7 Collect and monitor network traffic logs and metrics

                     2.8 Test external connectivity to a resource within virtual network and demonstrate only permitted traffic reaches the resource

                     2.9 Troubleshoot and fix errors as required

  1. Configure virtual network peering

                     3.1 Establish peering connection between two virtual networks

                     3.2 Adjust routing tables to direct traffic between both networks

                    3.3 Demonstrate network connectivity between hosts in each network

                    3.4 Test and troubleshoot network peering configuration

  1. Document virtual networks

                    4.1 Document work, including a network diagram, and submit to required personnel as required

                    4.2 Obtain final task sign off from required personnel as required

 

 


Teaching Schedule

Week Number Dates Topics Assessment Tasks
1 10th Feb - 16th Feb Module 1 - Cloud Concepts Overview  
2 17th Feb - 23rd Feb Module 2 - Cloud Economics and Billing  
3 24th Feb - 2nd Mar Module 3 - AWS Global Infrastructure Overview  
4 3rd Mar - 9th Mar Module 4 - AWS Cloud Security Lab Check in
5 10th Mar - 16th Mar Module 5 - Networking and Content Delivery  
6 17th Mar - 23rd Mar Module 5 - Networking and Content Delivery Assessment 1 Released Due Week 10
7 24th Mar - 28th Mar Module 6 - Compute, Module 4 - Virtual Servers  
8 31st Mar - 6th Apr Module 7 - Networking  Lab Check in
9 7th Apr- 13rd Apr

Module 7 - Connecting Networks

  
10 14th Apr - 17th Apr Lab 1.1 Create VPCS Subnets and EC2 Instances  
  18th Apr - 25th Apr Mid-semester break  
11 28th Apr - 4th May Lab 1.1 Create VPCS Subnets and EC2 Instances  
12 5th May - 11th May Lab 1.2: VPC Peering Lab Check in
13 12th May - 18th May Lab 1.2: VPC Peering Assessment 2 Released Due Week 17
14 19th May - 23rd May Lab 1.3: Transit Gateway  
15 26th May - 1st June Lab 1.3: Transit Gateway Lab Check in. 
 16

2nd June - 8th June

  Assessment Week

 Final Week all assessment due by end of the week 18.
 17

2nd June - 8th June

  Assessment Week

 Final Week all assessment due by end of the week 18.
18

16th June - 22nd June

 Assessment Week

Final Week all assessment due by end of the week 18.

*Please note that this timeline is subject to change based on semester requirements. We recommend checking your Canvas course shell regularly to stay updated with the latest schedule. 

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student/teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students are Suggestd to have a windows based computer with at least 16 gig of ram and an i5 processor or better. or have access to an intel baased apple computer.

Students are advised to have a 500 gigabyte ssd hard drive to store virtual machines on for use with virtualbox and vmware

Students will require access to AWS course  at AWS https://awsacademy.instructure.com/

 

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises and various types of assessments.

Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

The student must complete the following assessments:

The first of two (2) assessment tasks that you must satisfactorily complete in order to be deemed competent for
this unit.
The purpose of this practical assessment is to assess your ability to design and configure a virtual network.

The second of two (2) assessment tasks that you must satisfactorily complete in order to be deemed competent
for this unit.
The purpose of this practical assessment is to assess your ability to design and configure a virtual network according to
networking requirements for a multi-tiered application on a cloud platform

 


Assessment Matrix

element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

Assessment

Task 1: AT 1

Assessment

Task 2: AT 2

1. Prepare to design and configure virtual networks
  1. Gather multi-tier application networking requirements according to business needs

 

 

Part 1
  1. Identify business and industry requirements for virtual network in cloud environment

 

 

Part 1
  1. Research and identify available security options for virtual network

 

 

Part 1

2. Design and configure virtual networks
  1. Design virtual network according to networking and business requirements for a multi-tier application

 

Part 1

Part 2
  1. Allocate virtual network and subnets for documented IP ranges

 

Part 1

Part 2
  1. Enable network gateways and its service as required

 

Part 1

Part 2
  1. Configure route tables and routing targets as required

 

Part 1

Part 2
  1. Configure security controls to support test environment

 

Part 1

Part 2
  1. Check expected network traffic is permitted into, through and out of virtual network

 

Part 1

Part 2
  1. Collect and monitor network traffic logs and metrics

 

 

Part 3
  1. Test external connectivity to a resource within virtual network and demonstrate only permitted traffic reaches the resource

 

Part 1

Part 2
  1. Troubleshoot and fix errors as required

 

 

 

Part 1

Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

3. Configure virtual network peering
  1. Establish peering connection between two virtual networks

 

 

Part 3
  1. Adjust routing tables to direct traffic between both networks

 

 

Part 3
  1. Demonstrate network connectivity between hosts in each network

 

 

Part 3
  1. Test and troubleshoot network peering configuration

 

 

Part 3

4. Document virtual networks

 
  1. Document work, including a network diagram, and submit to required personnel as required

 

 

Part 4
  1. Obtain final task sign off from required personnel as required

 

 

Part 4

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

  • assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
  • maths and science developmental support and advice 
  • English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

 

Extensions and Special Consideration:    

Extensions:   

• Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.   

• Applications must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment.   

• Extensions can be approved for up to 7 days past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding 7 days, they must instead apply for special consideration.)   

 

Special Consideration:   

• An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible, but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date. For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website. 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Communication Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

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