Getting started with the Amazon cloud: introduction and discussion of curriculum integration

The proliferation of high speed (wired and wireless) networks has enabled cloud computing as a viable solution for many hosted computing needs. Beyond the hype, cloud computing provides a robust platform for large scale computing resources in a pay-as-you-need-them model. This commoditization goes beyond hosted servers, extending to storage, databases, domain name resolution, and many other aspects of a traditional IT infrastructure. In this session, we will explore the multiple Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings to introduce cloud computing and how as computer science educators we can leverage these services in our classrooms and across the curriculum.