Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1
Master fundamental distributed computing concepts and algorithms essential for modern cloud systems development.
Master fundamental distributed computing concepts and algorithms essential for modern cloud systems development.
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What you'll learn
Understand core distributed computing concepts for cloud systems
Master MapReduce and key-value/NoSQL store implementations
Implement classical distributed algorithms
Develop practical cloud computing solutions in C++
Analyze scalability and fault tolerance in distributed systems
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4 quizzes, 4 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers core distributed computing concepts essential for cloud computing. Students learn about fundamental techniques, algorithms, and design philosophies used in modern cloud systems. Topics include MapReduce, key-value stores, NoSQL databases, classical distributed algorithms, and scalability. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical implementation through C++ programming assignments and features interviews with leading industry experts.
Orientation, Introduction to Clouds, MapReduce
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Gossip, Membership, and Grids
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
P2P Systems
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Key-Value Stores, Time, and Ordering
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Classical Distributed Algorithms
Module 5 · 8 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Computer Science
Indranil Gupta, commonly known as Indy, is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he leads the Distributed Protocols Research Group. With a PhD from Cornell University obtained in 2004 and a bachelor's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 1998, he has developed a robust expertise in large-scale distributed systems, including datacenters and cloud computing infrastructures. His recent industry experience includes a year at Google and internships at Microsoft Research and IBM Research.Professor Gupta's research focuses on enhancing the programmability and dynamism of computing and network infrastructures through technologies such as virtualization and software-defined networking. He has served as program co-chair for several leading conferences in distributed systems and has received multiple accolades, including the NSF CAREER award in 2005. In addition to his research contributions, he teaches popular courses on Coursera, such as "Cloud Computing Concepts," which attract tens of thousands of students globally. His commitment to education is reflected in his recognition as an excellent instructor by his students. Through his work, Indranil Gupta continues to influence both academia and industry by addressing real-world challenges in distributed systems.
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