This course is concerned with developing an understanding of core principles and techniques of cloud computing. Focus will be on understanding the different cloud types, Cloud infrastructure and architecture and uses of the cloud. Emphasis will be placed on Cloud services; Software as service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, Further discussion of Cloud based storage and Cloud based backup systems, the concept of Virtualization in cloud computing, Cloud deployment and management, security concerns in the cloud including the different attacks, cloud Networking, managing the cloud, common components of cloud migration, Mobile cloud ecosystem, the different pillars or trends in cloud computing.