Is the course fully online? I mean, are there any contact sessions or other activities I have to attend in person?

The course is fully online, meaning that there are no lectures, exams or other sessions you have to attend to complete the course.

I am currently a student at Aalto University. Can I take this course?

Sure, you can take this course as part of your elective studies.

How is this course related to CS-E4190 Cloud Software and Systems?

This course covers part of the content in CS-E4190 Cloud Software and Systems about DevOps. The online activities of the two courses are different though.

Can I use this course to replace (part of) CS-E4190 Cloud Software and Systems?

You cannot use this course (or a combination of this course and others) to replace CS-E4190 Cloud Software and Systems in your study plan. However, you can take this course as an elective course.

Is this a special course?

This course is offered as part of Aalto's offerings on ICT within FITech. FITech ICT is a network of Finnish universities providing studies for anyone interesting in updating their skills and knowledge in topics related to ICT, primarily for people who have already graduated as a form of life-long education.

Are there any technical requirements to take the course?

To take this course you will need: a desktop or laptop with a web browser, a text editor (we recommend either Sublime Text or Visual Studio Code) and git; a GitHub account. Additional practicalities will be available under material.

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