Using a Virtual Machine
1. Compare and contrast the terms host and guest operating system.
The guest is the software on the VM.
2. Name two different types of virtual machine software suitable for Windows based computers.
MS Virtual PC and Virtual Box.
3. When you plan to run a VM on a Windows Laptop, what two resources are considered especially critical?
RAM and Disk Space.
4. Why might you want to turn your installation disks into ISO files?
It makes things very quick, so you are able to access things quicker.
5. In a virtual machine context, what is a snapshot?
Snapshot is a freeze frame of the Operating System which then allows you to alter the Operating system if need be.
Virtual Desktops and Servers
1. What is a Hypervisor?
A hypervisor is a Virtual machine manger
2. What is a Type 1, Bare Metal Hypervisor?
ESXi.
3. What is a Type 2, Hypervisor?
Existing OS such as Windows or Linux.
4. Name three advantages of virtualization.
Scalability, management benifits , and consolidation.
Virtual Switches
1. What impact does changing from a physical environment to a virtual environment have on the network components?
The network components become virtual.
2. Describe a challenge associated with virtualizing your network components.
Control and Management.
Network as a Service
1. Explain what the term Network as a Service (NaaS) means.
A business model for delivering network services over the internet on a pay per use or subscription basis.
2. Name four advantages of Network as a Service (NaaS).
Important applications over the web
Network moves with the time of day
It can expand and contract by adding or removing bandwidth as needed
It can move where the resources are located.
Onsite vs. Offsite Virtualization
1. Name three advantages of onsite virtualization.
Complete control
Complete security
Flexibility to change.
2. Name three disadvantages of onsite virtualization.
Significant network infrastructure
Costly
Not easy to upgrade
3. What does the term “Virtualize in the cloud” mean?
Applications are maintained elsewhere.
4. Name four advantages of offsite virtualization.
No infrastructure cost
Management is handled by a service provider
Geographical flexibility,
Unlimited upgrade options.
5. Name two disadvantages of offsite virtualization.
Data is in the cloud so you have no control over it
Contract limitations.
Here is a link to head back to my home page of my assignment portfolio: Home Page