Research Homework: Comparing the Adoption and Implementation of Virtualization versus Physical Server Infrastructure
Outcomes:
o Explain the characteristics of a virtual server infrastructure.
o Describe the difference between physical server and virtual server environments.
o Describe the infrastructure requirements for a cloud application provider.
o Analyze which virtualization software architecture is most appropriate for large and small organizations.
Course Outcomes:
o Examine the business impact of virtualization.
o Use appropriate communication for a particular audience.
Purpose
Virtualization and cloud computing continue to gain momentum for both large and small businesses as the need to maximize efficiency while minimizing resources continues. This homework will help you compare the various advantages and disadvantages to moving to cloud services rather than maintaining a physical infrastructure in-house.
Instructions
Virtualization and cloud services continue to gain momentum as more and more organizations desire to reduce costs while improving efficiency. According to Portnoy (2012), "Once the infrastructure services are virtualized and an organization starts to reap some of the fiscal benefits of their new strategy, an active program is put in place to move to the next level. As servers come off their leases, those workloads are migrated to the growing infrastructure. Companies usually adopt virtualization-first policies, which state that as new projects come in house, any server requirements will be satisfied by the virtual resources, rather than by paying for new physical resources. Actual hardware will be purchased only if it can be proven that the need cannot be satisfied with the virtual environment." (Understanding the Importance of Virtualization).
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.