Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

The standards and/or benchmarks for this program were updated for the 2026-27 academic year. The course title for Digital Information Technology (8207310) has been changed to Digital Business Foundations for the 2026-27 academic year.

Program Title:	Cloud Computing & Virtualization
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Information Technology

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	9001500	
CIP Number	0511100312	
Grade Level	9-12	
Program Length	6 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	FBLA, BPA, FL-TSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	15-1232 – Computer User Support Specialists
15-1244 – Network and Computer Systems Administrators	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as a Computer Support Assistant, Network Support Technician, Cloud Specialist, Cloud Virtualization Engineer in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Information Technology career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to instruction in computer literacy; software application support; basic hardware configuration and troubleshooting; networking technologies, troubleshooting, security, and administration; and customer service and human relations skills.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of six (6) credits.  

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8207310	Digital Business Foundations 	DBF Teacher Certifications	1 credit	15-1232	2	CT	
9001510	Computer Engineering & Support 	BUS ED  1 @2
COMPU SCI  6	1 credit	15-1232	3	CT	
9001520	Network Engineering & Support 		1 credit	15-1244	3	CT	
9001530	Essentials of Cloud Technology 		1 credit	15-1244	3	CT	
9001540	Basics of Cloud Computing & Virtualization* 		1 credit	15-1244	3	CT	
9001550	Advanced Cloud Computing & Virtualization		1 credit	15-1244	3	CT	
(Graduation Requirement Codes: CT=Career & Technical Education, EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, EC= Economics, MA=Mathematics, PL=Personal Financial Literacy)

Note: Digital Business Foundations is recommended.

*Students must take Basics of Cloud Computing & Virtualization (9001540) as a prerequisite of Advanced Cloud Computing & Virtualization (9001550).

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs  

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Career Exploration & Planning 	
10.0	Explain career opportunities aligned with the regional economy and personal aspirations.	
10.01	Describe regional occupations that are high-demand, high-growth, high-wage and/or high-skill.	
10.02	Describe careers aligned with his or her interests, skills and values based on career assessment, experiential learning, career informational interviews, research and/or reflection.	
11.0	Explain postsecondary pathways aligned with his or her career aspirations.	
11.01	Compare and contrast postsecondary pathways, including education, employment, entrepreneurship and enlistment (the “Four Es”). 	
11.02	Compare and contrast regional postsecondary training provider options, including apprenticeships, technical colleges, state colleges, universities and industry-recognized certification providers. 	
11.03	Define postsecondary credentialing and stacking options, including industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeship certificates of completion, career certificates, licenses and associate or baccalaureate degrees. 	
11.04	Compare postsecondary training data for training programs of interest, such as total costs, average student loan debt, and median earnings and job placement rates after program completion.	
12.0	Develop a personalized career and academic plan.	
12.01	Prioritize an occupation, credential and postsecondary training provider for plan formation.	
12.02	Self-assess progress toward meeting graduation requirements and skill-development goals.	
12.03	Develop and complete a chronological checklist of steps and deadlines prior to postsecondary training or national service application that includes any required documentation to gather, writing prompts and examinations.	
12.04	Identify a variety of financial aid opportunities, including scholarships, grants, savings, work, work-study programs, private loans and federal loans.	
12.05	Develop a postsecondary training budget that is inclusive of living and school expenses.	
Job Attainment	
13.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
13.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
13.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
13.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
14.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
14.01	Develop a resume.	
14.02	Write a cover letter.	
14.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
14.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
15.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
15.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
15.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
15.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

Digital Business Foundations (8207310) is the first course in this and other programs within the Information Technology Career Cluster.  Standards 01.0 – 09.0 are associated with this course.

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate responsible, ethical, and effective behavior when using digital tools, resources, and networks.   
02.0	Develop an awareness of personal and business computing systems.  
03.0	Enhance communication and productivity skills.    
04.0	Use word processing applications to enhance the effectiveness of various types of documents and communication.  
05.0	Use presentation applications to enhance communication skills.   
06.0	Use spreadsheet applications to enhance productivity and communication.   
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of a content management system (CMS).  
08.0	Explore ways to research careers and plan for future goals. 
09.0	Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills to enhance workplace performance and achieve organizational goals.
10.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.    
11.0	Identify, install, configure, and upgrade desktop and server computer modules and peripherals, following established basic procedures for system assembly and disassembly of field replaceable modules.    
12.0	Diagnose and troubleshoot common module problems and system malfunctions of computer software, hardware, peripherals, and other office equipment.    
13.0	Identify issues, procedures and devices for protection within the computing environment, including people, hardware, and the surrounding workspace.    
14.0	Identify specific terminology, facts, ways and means of dealing with classifications, categories and principles of motherboards, processors, and memory in desktop and server computer systems.    
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic types of printers, basic concepts, printer components, how they work, how they print onto a page, paper path, care and service techniques, and common problems.    
16.0	Identify and describe basic network concepts and terminology, ability to determine whether a computer is networked, knowledge of procedures for swapping and configuring network interface cards, and knowledge of the ramifications of repairs when a computer is networked.    
17.0	Perform end user support and assistance by troubleshooting and diagnosing through telephone, e-mail, internet, remote access, or direct contact.    
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency using graphical user interface (GUI) operating systems.    
19.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills.    
20.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.    
21.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.    
22.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences.    
23.0	Perform end user support and assistance by troubleshooting and diagnosing through telephone, e-mail, remote access, or direct contact.    
24.0	Perform installation and configuration activities.    
25.0	Demonstrate proficiency using computer networks.    
26.0	Demonstrate proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers.    
27.0	Demonstrate proficiency in managing, monitoring, and optimizing system performance, reliability and availability.    
28.0	Demonstrate proficiency in managing, configuring and troubleshooting storage use.    
29.0	Demonstrate proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting network connections. 
30.0	Demonstrate proficiency in implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security.    
31.0	Evaluate and analyze concepts used in cloud computing.    
32.0	Identify the components of cloud-based services.    
33.0	Evaluate cloud-based services.    
34.0	Use cloud-based services.    
35.0	Evaluate and analyze techniques and methods of cloud deployment, and design principles of secure cloud computing.    
36.0	Evaluate the risks of cloud-based systems.    
37.0	Demonstrate an awareness of cloud implementation security concepts.    
38.0	Demonstrate an understanding of virtualization concepts.    
39.0	Install and configure the virtualization server platform.    
40.0	Install, configure and manage virtualized clients.    
41.0	Demonstrate an understanding of storage technologies and storage configuration.    
42.0	Demonstrate proficiency in managing a virtualization infrastructure.    
43.0	Demonstrate proficiency in network optimization using network protocols, ports, and topologies
44.0	Understand security in a virtualized environment.    

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Digital Business Foundations 
Course Number:	8207310
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This core course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments.  Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills.  The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society.  Digital Business Foundations includes the exploration and use of: databases, the internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards.  

Digital Business Foundations (8207310) is part of several programs across the various CTE career clusters.  To ensure consistency, the standards and benchmarks for this course (01.0 – 09.0) have been placed in a separate document.   To access this document, visit: Digital Business Foundations (8207310).

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Computer Engineering and Support
Course Number:	9001510
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies needed for employment in computer operations and technology including leadership and the ability to diagnose and resolve computer problems.  The content includes instruction in basic hardware configuration, hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems, and computer networking.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
10.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. The student will be able to:	
10.01	Develop strategies for resolving customer conflicts.	
11.0	Identify, install, configure, and upgrade desktop and server computer modules and peripherals, following established basic procedures for system assembly and disassembly of field replaceable modules. The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify and describe the functions of main processing boards (e.g., CPUs, RAM, ROM, bus architecture).	
11.02	Identify and describe the functions of communication ports (e.g., serial and parallel ports).	
11.03	Identify and describe the functions of peripheral devices (e.g., scanners, modems, hard drives, printers).	
11.04	Identify and describe the components of portable systems (e.g., battery, LCD, AC adapter, PDAs).	
11.05	Troubleshoot, install, and upgrade computers and peripherals.	
11.06	Perform system hardware setup.	
11.07	Demonstrate an understanding of input/output devices.	
11.08	Install and configure of applications software, hardware, and device drivers.	
11.09	Demonstrate an understanding of the operation and purpose of hardware components.	
11.10	Install operating system software.	
11.11	Customize operating systems.	
11.12	Install application software.	
11.13	Perform storage formatting and preparation activities.	
11.14	Identify data measurement (e.g., bits, bytes, kilobytes).	
11.15	Install and configure RAID.	
11.16	Recognize and report on server room environmental issues (temperature, humidity/ESD/power surges, back-up).	
12.0	Diagnose and troubleshoot common module problems and system malfunctions of computer software, hardware, peripherals, and other office equipment. The student will be able to:	
12.01	Troubleshoot a personal computer system.	
12.02	Identify configuration problems.	
12.03	Identify software problems.	
12.04	Identify hardware malfunctions.	
12.05	Identify network malfunctions.	
12.06	Resolve computer error messages.	
12.07	Understand and troubleshoot memory and cache systems.	
12.08	Verify that drives are the appropriate type.	
12.09	Describe knowledge database search procedures used to identify possible solutions when troubleshooting software and hardware problems.	
13.0	Identify issues, procedures and devices for protection within the computing environment, including people, hardware, and the surrounding workspace. The student will be able to:	
13.01	Apply basic rules for hardware safety.	
13.02	Demonstrate proficiency in basic preventative hardware maintenance.	
13.03	Apply special disposal procedures that comply with environmental guidelines for batteries, CRTs, toner kits/cartridges, chemical solvents and cans, and MSDS.	
13.04	Apply ergonomic principles applicable to the configuration of computer workstations.	
13.05	Describe ethical issues and problems associated with computers and information systems.	
14.0	Identify specific terminology, facts, ways and means of dealing with classifications, categories and principles of motherboards, processors, and memory in desktop and server computer systems. The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify EDO RAM, DRAM, SRAM, RIMM, VRAM, SDRAM, and WRAM.	
14.02	Identify memory banks, memory chips (8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit), SIMMS (Single In-line Memory Module), DIMMS (Dual In-line Memory Module), parity chips versus non-parity chips.	
14.03	Identify printer parallel port, COM/serial port, floppy drive, hard drive, Memory, and Boot sequence.	
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic types of printers, basic concepts, printer components, how they work, how they print onto a page, paper path, care and service techniques, and common problems. The student will be able to:	
15.01	Identify types of printers—Laser, Inkjet, Dot Matrix.	
15.02	Identify care and service techniques and common problems with primary printer types.	
15.03	Implement and manage printing on a network.	
16.0	Identify and describe basic network concepts and terminology, ability to determine whether a computer is networked, knowledge of procedures for swapping and configuring network interface cards, and knowledge of the ramifications of repairs when a computer is networked. The student will be able to:	
16.01	Define networking and describe the purpose of a network.	
16.02	Identify the purposes and interrelationships among the major components of networks (e.g., servers, clients, transmission media, network operating system, network boards).	
16.03	Describe the various types of network topologies.	
16.04	Identify and describe the purpose of standards, protocols, and the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model.	
16.05	Configure network and verify network connectivity.	
16.06	Discuss the responsibilities of the network administrator (e.g., rights and responsibilities).	
16.07	Develop user logon procedures.	
16.08	Utilize network management infrastructures (e.g., network monitoring, alerting, security) to perform administrative tasks.	
16.09	Identify common backup strategies and procedures.	
16.10	Select and use appropriate electronic communications software and hardware for specific tasks.	
16.11	Compare and contrast Internet software and protocols.	
16.12	Diagnose and resolve electronic communications operational problems.	
16.13	Design and implement directory tree structures.	
16.14	Install services tools (SNMP, backup software).	
16.15	Perform full backup and verify backup.	
16.16	Identify bottlenecks (e.g., processor, bus transfer, I/O, disk I/O, network I/O, memory).	
16.17	Use the concepts of fault tolerance/fault recovery to create a disaster recovery plan.	
16.18	Document and test disaster recovery plan regularly, and update as needed.	
17.0	Perform end user support and assistance by troubleshooting and diagnosing through telephone, e-mail, internet, remote access, or direct contact. The student will be able to:	
17.01	Apply call center vocabulary.	
17.02	Listen and input information simultaneously.	
17.03	Apply first response assistance for minor repair work.	
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency using graphical user interface (GUI) operating systems. The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify parts of GUI windows.	
18.02	Create and use icons.	
18.03	Demonstrate proficiency in using menu systems.	
18.04	Demonstrate proficiency in using pointing and selection devices.	
18.05	Identify keyboard shortcuts and special function keys.	
18.06	Demonstrate proficiency in manipulating windows.	
18.07	Utilize help systems and hypertext links.	
18.08	Create, organize, and maintain file system directories.	
18.09	Organize desktop objects.	
18.10	Run multiple applications.	
19.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills. The student will be able to:	
19.01	Locate, comprehend and evaluate key elements of oral and written information.	
19.02	Draft, revise, and edit written documents using correct grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.	
19.03	Present information formally and informally for specific purposes and audiences.	
20.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills. The student will be able to:	
20.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.	
20.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.	
20.03	Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Network Engineering and Support
Course Number:	9001520
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies needed for employment in network operations and technology including leadership and the ability to diagnose and resolve systemic or network computer problems.  The content includes instruction in basic hardware configuration, hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems, and computer networking.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
21.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. The student will be able to:	21.01	Develop diplomatic methods to communicate with customers.	22.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences. The student will be able to:	22.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a network support services environment.	22.02	Discuss the use of technology in a network environment.	23.0	Perform end user support and assistance by troubleshooting and diagnosing through telephone, e-mail, remote access, or direct contact. The student will be able to:	23.01	Apply first response assistance for minor repair work.	24.0	Perform installation and configuration activities. The student will be able to:	24.01	Configure the operating system environment.	24.02	Connect client workstation running similar operating system to the network.	24.03	Configure Internet access for a network.	24.04	Configure a web server.	24.05	Use remote server to deploy operating system.	24.06	Troubleshoot failed installations.	24.07	Install and configure network services for interoperability.	24.08	Monitor, configure, troubleshoot and control access to printers.	24.09	Monitor, configure, troubleshoot and control access to files, folders, and shared folders.	24.10	Monitor, configure, troubleshoot and control access to websites.	25.0	Demonstrate proficiency using computer networks. The student will be able to:	25.01	Identify and describe the purpose of standards; protocols; and the Open Systems Interconnection (ISO) reference model.	26.0	Demonstrate proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers. The student will be able to:	26.01	Configure hardware devices.	26.02	Configure driver signing options.	26.03	Update device drivers.	26.04	Troubleshoot problems with hardware.	27.0	Demonstrate proficiency in managing, monitoring, and optimizing system performance, reliability and availability. The student will be able to:	27.01	Monitor and optimize usage of system resources.	27.02	Manage processes.	27.03	Optimize disk performance.	27.04	Manage and optimize availability of system data and user data.	27.05	Recover systems and user data.	28.0	Demonstrate proficiency in managing, configuring and troubleshooting storage use. The student will be able to:	28.01	Configure and manage user profiles.	28.02	Monitor, configure and troubleshoot disks and volumes.	28.03	Configure data compression.	28.04	Monitor and configure disk quotas.	28.05	Recover from disk failures.	29.0	Demonstrate proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting network connections. The student will be able to:	29.01	Install, configure and troubleshoot shared access.	29.02	Install, configure and troubleshoot a virtual private network.	29.03	Install, configure and troubleshoot network protocols.	29.04	Install and configure network services.	29.05	Configure, monitor and troubleshoot remote access.	29.06	Install, configure, monitor and troubleshoot Terminal Services.	29.07	Configure the properties of a connection.	29.08	Install, configure and troubleshoot network adapters and drivers.	30.0	
Demonstrate proficiency in implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security. The student will be able to:	30.01	Encrypt data on a hard disk by using Encrypting File System.	30.02	Implement, configure, manage and troubleshoot policies in an operating system environment.	30.03	Implement, configure, manage and troubleshoot auditing.	30.04	Implement, configure, manage and troubleshoot local accounts.	30.05	Implement, configure, manage and troubleshoot account policy.	30.06	Implement, configure, manage and troubleshoot security by using the Security Configuration Tool Set.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Essentials of Cloud Technology
Course Number:	9001530
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies needed for employment in computer engineering including knowledge of networking, storage, and database technologies.  The content includes instruction in hardware and software and developing a functional understanding of the technologies and troubleshooting methods used to support guests in a virtualization layer. 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
31.0	Evaluate and analyze concepts used in cloud computing. The student will be able to:	
31.01	Describe the evolution of cloud computing.	
31.02	Describe the four main deployment models for cloud computing, public, private, community, and hybrid.	
31.03	Describe the three main service models for cloud computing (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS).	
31.04	Describe cloud computing roles (cloud computing customer, cloud service provider and cloud service partner).	
31.05	Describe cloud characteristics (on-demand self-service, broad network access, multi-tenancy, rapid elasticity).	
31.06	Describe the role of the Internet and Building Block Technologies of virtualization, storage, networking and databases in cloud computing.	
31.07	Understand and identify managed services in cloud computing.	
32.0	Identify the components of cloud-based services. The student will be able to:	
32.01	Demonstrate proficiency in accessing web applications through web browser. 	
32.02	Describe, identify and use thin clients to complete business tasks.	
32.03	Describe, identify and use thick clients to complete business tasks.	
32.04	Describe, identify and use mobile clients to complete business tasks.	
32.05	Explain application hosting.	
32.06	Describe multipurpose architecture.	
33.0	Evaluate cloud-based services. The student will be able to:	
33.01	Perform calculations to identify the costs and savings of different cloud based models for an organization.	
33.02	Compare and contrast cloud based services used in industry.	
33.03	Identify the impacts to current and future staffing and operational needs.	
33.04	Evaluate performance of cloud-based solutions using performance indicators.	
34.0	Use cloud-based services. The student will be able to:	
34.01	Compare and contrast outsourcing and cloud computing as alternatives for business.	
34.02	Identify and use cloud based services to improve productivity.	
34.03	Describe the differences between capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx).	
34.04	Compare and contrast cloud-based services for consumer and business.	
34.05	Use cloud-based services to perform collaboration online.	
34.06	Compare and contrast the user experience in a cloud-based service and a traditional business model.	
35.0	Evaluate and analyze techniques and methods of cloud deployment, and design principles of secure cloud computing. The student will be able to:	
35.01	Describe networking for cloud-based solutions.	
35.02	Describe the role of automation and self-service in regard to cloud-based solutions.	
35.03	Examine deployment and management of internal and external cloud services to complete business task.	
35.04	Describe the functional security requirements (portability, interoperability, vendor lock-in).	
35.05	Articulate the role of standardization in cloud-based solutions.	
35.06	Express the impact of cloud systems on time to market.	
35.07	Examine the distribution over the Internet in cloud deployment.	
36.0	Evaluate the risks of cloud-based systems. The student will be able to:	
36.01	Identify and evaluate compliance risks relating to software and vendors in cloud-based systems.	
36.02	Describe user privacy rights and privacy risks in cloud-based systems.	
36.03	Identify system/subsystem product certifications (common criteria, FIPS I 40-2).	
36.04	Describe legal risks in cloud-based systems.	
36.05	Explain the role of vendors and dependencies in cloud-based solutions.	
36.06	Explain the risks of hardware independence.	
36.07	Identify the main aspects of identity management.	
37.0	Demonstrate an awareness of cloud implementation security concepts. The student will be able to:	
37.01	Describe the risk of connecting a local cloud network to the public Internet Cryptography (encryption, in motion, at rest, key management).	
37.02	Describe the use of a Virtual Private network access to Local Area Network.	
37.03	Identify and describe the components of cloud environment, data and media sanitization (overwriting, cryptographic erase).	
37.04	Describe networking topologies in cloud environment.	
37.05	Describe serves, switches, and routers in cloud-based architecture.	
37.06	Explain the role of the datacenter in cloud-based architecture.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Basics of Cloud Computing & Virtualization
Course Number:	9001540
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies needed for employment in computer engineering including knowledge of networking, storage, and database technologies.  The content includes instruction in cloud technologies and troubleshooting methods.  The content will provide a foundation for skills to analyze and resolve software and/or hardware problems; diagnose and resolve complex problems and work as a team.
Increased understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, software development, web protocols, device programming, or other computing and systems paradigms.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
38.0	Demonstrate an understanding of virtualization concepts. The student will be able to:	
38.01	Describe the role of the virtual CPU in virtualization.	
38.02	Describe the role of virtual memory in virtual component.	
38.03	Identify the process of system patching for virtual environment.	
38.04	Describe virtual desktops.	
38.05	Evaluate the components of networking topology including (servers, network, storage).	
38.06	Compare and contrast traditional desktops and servers to virtual counterpart.	
38.07	Analyze the hardware requirements to create and scale a virtual infrastructure.	
38.08	Compare and contrast traditional virtualization and para-virtualization.	
38.09	Identify, describe and use guest operating system in a virtualization environment.	
38.10	Identify, define and use virtual machine monitor in virtual environment.	
38.11	Perform virtual partitioning through the Hypervision.	
38.12	Describe bare metal approach for virtualization portioning.	
38.13	Describe hosted virtualization as a virtualization approach.	
38.14	Apply industry standards for hardware support for virtualization.	
38.15	Explain high-level language virtual machines.	
38.16	Describe the benefits of server consolidation and containment acquired through migration to virtualization.	
38.17	Describe the benefits of test and development optimization gained through virtualization.	
38.18	Demonstrate how virtualization reduces cost and complexity of high availability and disaster recovery.	
38.19	Demonstrate how virtualization can enhance security in the enterprise.	
39.0	Install and configure the virtualization server platform. The student will be able to:	
39.01	Compare and contrast virtual image to a golden image.	
39.02	Create a virtual image using a virtualization platform using a base operating system.	
39.03	Create a virtual template in which the golden image is configured with the software packages and application.	
39.04	Configure the virtual template to ensure software settings and organizational polices are implemented.	
39.05	Manage inventory objects licenses using the virtual infrastructure ensure to comply with enterprise requirements.	
39.06	Demonstrate how a virtual switch is used to create communication between virtual machines.	
39.07	Perform communication between two virtual machines through the use of a virtual switch.	
39.08	Create, manage and configure virtual switches to enable communication of virtual machines in different hosts.	
39.09	Use virtual system management to remotely manage the allocation in a virtual network.	
39.10	Perform and manage user roles and permission in a virtual environment.	
39.11	Perform server patching on a virtual environment both on traditional servers as well virtual servers.	
40.0	Install, configure and manage virtualized clients. The student will be able to:	
40.01	Describe peripheral redirection.	
40.02	Demonstrate proficiency in configuring virtual client to enable both USB and monitor redirection.	
40.03	Compare and contrast the use of peripherals in a traditional and virtual environment.	
40.04	Classify the types of virtual clients used in a virtualization infrastructure.	
40.05	Demonstrate proficiency in performing tasks using thin, thick and mobile virtualization clients.	
40.06	Compare and contrast the performance, ease of use and efficiency of different clients in completing business tasks.	
40.07	Analyze business tasks that are better aligned to a particular virtualization client type.	
40.08	Demonstrate proficiency in managing user sessions and policies of virtual clients.	
41.0	
Demonstrate an understanding of storage technologies and storage configuration. The student will be able to:	
41.01	Describe the evolution of storage architecture and data center components.	
41.02	Describe, identify and use data center elements host, connectivity and storage.	
41.03	Identify describe, and use RAID technology in an enterprise environment.	
41.04	Identify the impact to application performance based on RAID implementation.	
41.05	Describe an intelligent storage system.	
41.06	Compare and contrast storage systems for a virtualization infrastructure.	
41.07	Compare and contrast various storage network technologies. (e.g., Fibre Channel Storage Network FC Scan, IP Scan, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, Network Attached Storage, Object Based, Unified Storage)	
41.08	Identify the appropriate storage network solutions based on client requirements.	
41.09	Demonstrate proficiency in creating and managing data stores.	
41.10	Demonstrate proficiency in configuring and managing resource pools.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Advanced Cloud Computing & Virtualization
Course Number:	9001550
Course Credit:	1

This course is designed to develop competencies needed for employment in computer engineering including knowledge of networking, storage, and database technologies.  The content includes instruction in cloud technologies and troubleshooting methods.  The content will allow students to demonstrate their ability to analyze and resolve software and/or hardware problems; diagnose and resolve complex problems and work as a team.  Experiential learning is designed to increase students’ understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, software development, web protocols, device programming, or other computing and systems paradigms.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
42.0	Demonstrate proficiency in managing a virtualization infrastructure. The student will be able to:	
42.01	Describe the process of cloning virtual machines.	
42.02	Identify the benefits of cloning in a virtual infrastructure.	
42.03	Compare and contrast full clones and linked clones.	
42.04	Demonstrate proficiency in identifying situations in which cloning is a proper solution.	
42.05	Demonstrate proficiency in deploying virtual machines using cloning.	
42.06	Describe virtual migration.	
42.07	Describe the situational needs that require a virtual migration.	
42.08	Identify the role of network bandwidth and resource allocation needed for virtual migration.	
42.09	Demonstrate an understanding of automating migration to the host server.	
42.10	Identify the process that migration affect virtual disk storage in particular SANS.	
42.11	Demonstrate proficiency in developing action steps to execute a virtual migration.	
43.0	Demonstrate proficiency in network optimization using network protocols, ports, and topologies. The student will be able to:	
43.01	Describe disaster recovery (business continuity) information availability for virtualized and non-virtualized environments.	
43.02	Demonstrate proficiency in backup and recovery in both virtualized and non-virtualized environments.	
43.03	Explain deduplication technology for backup optimization.	
43.04	Identify fixed content storage requirements and archival solutions.	
43.05	Describe continuous data replication and remote replication in virtualized and non-virtualized environments.	
43.06	Demonstrate proficiency in integrating Active Directory to a virtual environment.	
43.07	Demonstrate proficiency in CPU and memory optimization.	
43.08	Demonstrate proficiency using remote desktops and display protocols to optimize network infrastructure.	
43.09	Describe fault tolerance and acceptable levels tolerated based on the infrastructure.	
44.0	
Understand security in a virtualized environment. The student will be able to:	
44.01	Compare and contrast hosted and Bare-Metal virtualization implementations vulnerability to threats and attacks.	
44.02	Identify data leakage and malicious code intrusion.	
44.03	Demonstrate proficiency in securing data between guest and host environments.	
44.04	Demonstrate proficiency in managing resource allocation in a virtualized environment to reduce system crash.	
44.05	Demonstrate proficiency in creating images that are secure for client deployment.	
44.06	Identify software security levels and digital signatures.	
44.07	Demonstrate proficiency in using, configuring and managing host firewall in a virtualized infrastructure.	
44.08	Demonstrate proficiency in using command line to configure and manage the host firewall.	
44.09	Demonstrate proficiency in using logging tools to monitor activity in the virtual environment.	
44.10	Identify, describe and provide solutions to threats based on scalability and high availability.	
44.11	Demonstrate proficiency in securing mobile, thin and thick clients.	
44.12	Explain threats to network authentication in a virtualized environment.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org .

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program. Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs. Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course. Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.