ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 74.2 Hours of tutorials: 2.25 Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.45
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Electronics and Computing
Areas: Computer Architecture and Technology
Center Higher Technical Engineering School
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
The aim of this subject is presenting the different alternatives offered by the current state of technology regarding the setup of data centres or, more generally, any medium-large sized computer facility. The different configurations of servers (racks, blades …), storage systems, buses and networks will be studied. Also, a number mechanisms will be analyzed for measuring performance and maximize resource utilization. Finally, different standards for installation and maintenance of computer facilities will be studied.
1. Server formats: Racks and Blades:
a. Server formats
b. The Mainframe concept
c. Advantages of Blade technology
2. Introduction to Data Centres:
a. Data Centre design
b. Infrastructure planning and management
c. High availability
3. Virtualization and consolidation
a. Virtualization of servers
b. Virtualization of storage and networks
4. Technology and networks for data storage:
a. Hard disks: technology and standards
b. RAID
c. Storage networks
d. SAN and NAS
5. Backup and archiving
a. Backup
b. Archiving
c. Removable media management
6. Management and performance monitoring
a. Management tools
b. Monitoring
Practices:
-- Visit the Data Center at Altia headquarters, Vigo.
- Kailash Jayaswal. “Administering Data Centers: Servers, Storage, and Voice over IP”. Wiley. ISBN 978-0471771838. 2005.
- Barb Goldworm & Anne Skamarock. “Blade Servers and Virtualization: Transforming Enterprise Computing While Cutting Costs”. Wiley. ISBN 978-0471783954. 2007.
- Ulf Troppens & Rainer Erkens & Wolfgang Müller. „Storage Networks Explained: Basics and Application of Fibre Channel SAN, NAS iSCSI and InfiniBand”. Wiley. ISBN 978-0470861820. 2004.
Complementary:
- W. Curtis Preston. “Backup & Recovery: Inexpensive Backup Solutions for Open Systems”. O'Reilly. ISBN 978-0596102463. 2007.
- René J. Chevance. “Server Architectures: Multiprocessors, Clusters, Parallel Systems, Web Servers, Storage Solutions”. Digital Press. ISBN 978-1555583330. 2004.
In this subject, the students should develop both global and specific skills directly related with the names:
CG1, CG2, CG4, CG6, CG7, CG9, CG10 and CG11;
TR1 and TR3;
FB5;
RI1, RI2, RI4, RI5, RI9 and RI11;
TI2, TI4 and TI5;
in the report of the USC entitled "Memoria del Grado en Ingeniería Informática". Students should also develop skills from the "Ingeniería de Computadores" module:
- To understand the different technological alternatives of a high performance computing facility (servers configuration, storage area networks, I/O buses and networks, and also how to measure the performance of the installed facility).
With this goal the student will learn about the technologies involved in the design and maintenance of medium/large sized computer facilities. The student should be able to study the requirements in order to decide the size of the facilities and evaluate the performance. The student will be able to assess the impact of each piece of technology, and take decisions about the organization of a data centre.
The student work material for this subject includes a list of recommended books that are available in the library; also a copy of the slides used by the lecturer and information gathered from different sources about the evolution and availability of different technologies. On-line support will be widely used (http://campusvirtual.usc.es).
Lab lessons will be held in the Computer Room, using simulators and other teaching resources available in the net.
With respect to the skills the student have to get with this subject, in the theoretical classes in the classroom the the student will acquire the CG1, CG2, CG4, CG6, CG9, FB5, TI2, TI4 and TI5 skills; and in the practical classes in the lab the student will acquire the CG1, CG2, CG9, CG10, CG11, TR1, TR3, FB5, RI1, RI2, RI4, RI5, RI9, RI11 skills.
In the event that, due to COVID-19, the USC determines to move to Scenario 2 (distancing) or Scenario 3 (closure), the teaching methodology will be modified in accordance with the contingency plan indicated in the section "Comments".
Ordinary Exams (June)
- 60% of the mark will be obtained by doing a written test. The test will deal with theory topics, numerical exercises, and use cases as those tackled in the lecture room labs.
- The remaining 40% of the mark will be calculated by assessing the work carried out in the labs. Attending those labs is mandatory. The lecturer will track the attendance by circulating a paper to sign on, or collecting the works done during the session. The students should also solve the proposed exercises and write and present some assignments.
- In order to pass this subject, the overall mark should be at least 5 points out of 10. Moreover, the student will fail if less than 4 points out of 10 are obtained in any of the 2 sections mentioned above.
- If the student does not attend the written test, it will be considered as “no presentado”, so that the student does not waste an attempt to pass the subject.
- Those students that do not pass labs and before the June exams, are not allowed to pass the July exam.
Second chance (July)
- 60% of the mark will be obtained by doing a written test. The test will deal with theory topics, numerical exercises, and use cases as those tackled in the lecture room and labs.
- Regarding the labs, the mark obtained during the course will be considered. If the student did not pass this part of the subject, it is not possible to pass the July exam.
- In order to pass this subject, the overall mark should be at least 5 points out of 10. Moreover, the student will fail if less than 4 points out of 10 are obtained in any of the 2 sections mentioned above.
- If the student does not attend the written test, it will be considered as “no presentado”, so that the student does not waste an attempt to pass the subject.
Competences:
- With the final exam (70% of the final grade), the CG1, CG2, CG4, CG6, CG9, FB5, TI2, TI4, TI5 skills are evalauted by means of several questions and exercises.
- The practical part (30% of the final grade) the marks of this part will take into account if the student has acquired the CG1, CG2, CG9, CG10, CG11, TR1, TR3, FB5, RI1, RI2, RI4, RI5, RI9, RI11 skills
Additional Exam ("convocatoria extraordinaria")
- 60% of the mark will be obtained by doing a written test. The test will deal with theory topics, numerical exercises, and use cases.
- 40% of the mark will be obtained by delivering the same exercises and works that have been delivered by the students in the labs of the subject during the same academic course.
- In order to pass this subject, the overall mark should be at least 5 points out of 10. Moreover, the student will fail if less than 4 points out of 10 are obtained in any of the 2 sections mentioned above.
- If the student does not attend the written test, it will be considered as “no presentado”, so that the student does not waste an attempt to pass the subject.
In the event that, due to COVID-19, the USC determines to move to Scenario 2 (distancing) or Scenario 3 (closure), the assessment system will be modified in accordance with the contingency plan indicated in the section "Comments".
The total times of in-person work and homework are 44 hours and 68.5 hours respectively, divided into:
Lectures: 20 hours in-person classes, and 31 of autonomous work by the student.
Problems-based Learning: 5 hours in-person classes, and 15 hours of autonomous work by the student.
Labs: 15 hours with the lecturer, and 20 of autonomous work by the student, focussed on solving the labs and other assignments.
Tutorials: 2 hours in-person.
Activities and evaluation: 2 hours in-person and 2.5 of autonomous work.
Attending the lectures and the labs. Keep the work up to date in order to be able to fulfil the labs and assignments. Developing an active attitude towards gathering and analyzing information from different sources. It is required to be familiar with the topics taught in "Fundamentos de Computadores", "Arquitectura de Computadores" and "Redes".
CONTINGENCY PLAN
In case the health situation makes it advisable to establish a Scenario 2 (distancing):
1) all lectures will be given online ( synchronously by Microsoft Teams or asynchronously by publishing videos recorded by the teachers),
2) interactive classes will be held in the computer room,
3. the weighting of the different parts of the matter and the requirements for passing the matter shall remain unchanged,
4. the final test shall be conducted in person.
In case the health situation advises to establish a Scenario 3 (closure):
1) all the lectures will be given online (synchronously by Microsoft Teams or asynchronously by means of the publication of videos recorded by the teachers),
2) all interactive classes will be taught online (synchronously by Microsoft Teams or asynchronously by publishing videos recorded by the teaching staff),
3. the weighting of the different parts of the matter and the requirements for passing the matter shall remain unchanged,
4) The final test will be done in a non-presential way, using Microsoft Teams and the Moodle virtual classroom tools.
Juan Carlos Pichel Campos
Coordinador/a- Department
- Electronics and Computing
- Area
- Computer Architecture and Technology
- Phone
- 881816437
- juancarlos.pichel [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
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| 09:00-10:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom A4 |
| 15:30-17:30 | Grupo /CLIL_03 | Spanish | Computer Room I4 |
| Tuesday | |||
| 12:30-14:30 | Grupo /CLIL_02 | Spanish | Computer Room I4 |
| Wednesday | |||
| 12:30-14:30 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | Spanish | Computer Classroom I3 |
| Thursday | |||
| 09:00-10:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom A4 |
| 01.14.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_02 | rest room / dining room |
| 01.14.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | rest room / dining room |
| 01.14.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_03 | rest room / dining room |
| 01.14.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLE_01 | rest room / dining room |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_03 | Classroom A1 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom A1 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_02 | Classroom A1 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | Classroom A1 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_03 | Classroom A3 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_02 | Classroom A3 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | Classroom A3 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom A3 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom A4 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_03 | Classroom A4 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_02 | Classroom A4 |
| 06.01.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | Classroom A4 |
| 07.13.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_03 | Classroom A2 |
| 07.13.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom A2 |
| 07.13.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_02 | Classroom A2 |
| 07.13.2021 16:00-20:45 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | Classroom A2 |