During the course, we will explore advanced concepts from the field of Cloud computing and its extension towards the edge of the networks to support the next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) systems. 

The lectures and proseminars will be interactive and student participation during the semester will be encouraged. The below-described topics will be divided into 5 blocks, where each block will be 2-3 weeks long. After each block a short self-examination test will be given, to enable the students to assess their knowledge continuously. 

During the semester, we will focus on the following essential topics:1. Virtualization technologies (including Linux Containers and Docker)2. Cloud computing essentials (including IaaS, VMaaS, FaaS and SaaS) 3. Computing continuum (Edge, Fog and Osmotic Computing) 4. Internet of Things  5. Data analytics for IoT applications in the computing continuum 6. Distributed Ledgers for IoT systems

The students' knowledge will be assessed continuously based on their homework and participation during the class.The course will finish with a theoretical mini exam covering the course topics.

The materials covered during the course will be exclusively used for the exams. 

Points - Grade < 50 - 5 < 61 - 4 < 75 - 3  < 90-2 >= 90 - 1