Howard R. Turner
ABSTRACT
Redundant and dependable systems requires a wide range of knowledge in multiple areas of Information Technology (IT). Many undergraduate programs suffer from limited hardware and software licensing budgets that often limits the ability for the university to provide quality instruction in redundant infrastructures. Virtualization technologies, such as the open source XenServer, have lowered the entry costs for hardware components but software licensing can still cripple program technology budgets. Open source operating systems provide an opportunity for students to use free software to build redundant virtual servers that enable infrastructure stability and resiliency. This paper discusses an experimental course that leveraged multiple open source technologies to introduce highly available infrastructures to the undergraduates of the Ball State University Computer Technology program.
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Index Terms
- Open Source Technologies to Build Stable and Resilient Infrastructures in Information Technology Education
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