Sessional Lecturer - INFR 4621U - Software-Defined Data Centers - Fall 2026

INFR 4621U – Software-Defined Data Centers This course presents a comprehensive overview of key design factors for modern software-defined data centres (SDDC). The course covers the following topics: SDDC architecture and building blocks; Cloud strategies and enabling technologies; principles of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV); Storage-Area networks (SAN); Openflow, VXLAN and other SDDC-related protocols; IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework for cloud management and service assurance; Data Centre security and high availability (HA); Scalability, Capacity management and Resource Allocation; Orchestration and automation; Advanced data centre technologies. Credit hours: 3 Lecture hours: 3 Laboratory hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): INFR 2421U and INFR 2670U Location of classes: North Campus Course Start Date: September 8, 2026 Course End Date: December 23, 2026 Reporting to the Dean, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Business and IT. To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above: <https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca>. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.