Task
Q 1:Briefly explain the need and importance of Virtualisation in today's IT organisations with some examples. Your answer should be between 350 to 400 words.
Q 2:What is Hypervisor? What are different types of Hypervisors? Name any three well known Hypervisors solutions with their strengths and differences.
Q 3:What is a Virtual Machine (VM), explain some key attributes of VM to use as a server? Support your answer with figures and snap shots. Your answer should be between 350 to 400 words.
Q 4:Download VMware server or Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and install one of them on your machine. Write down the installation procedure with the screen shots.
Q 5:What is Virtualisation? Briefly describe different architectures that can be used in Virtualisation and comment on some security issues that may arise when implementing Virtualisation.
Q 6:Briefly describe (350 to 400 words) the steps involved in establishing a server Virtualisation.
Rationale
This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of:
the basic concepts and importance of different Virtualisation technologies for Windows and Unix based platforms;
the essentials of network and storage Virtualisation on a Windows platform; and the difference between desktop and server Virtualisation.