Discussion 8

Select from the following list four (4) topics and discuss. Use only 70-words max per topic to discuss and present your answer. The discussion questions this week are from Chapter 8  (Jamsa, 2013). Chapter 8 topics:

  • Define and describe virtualization.
  • Defend the following statement: Virtualization is not a new concept within computer science.
  • Describe the various types of virtualization.
  • List the pros and cons of virtualization.
  • Discuss the attributes of applications that are not well suited for virtualization.
  • List reasons why companies should virtualize.
  • List the benefits of blade servers.
  • Define and describe the hypervisor.
  • Define and describe green computing.
  • Describe the concept of the desktop on-demand, and include the benefits of such a system.

NOTE: You are required to use at least two-peer reviewed sources (besides your textbook) to answer the above questions. 

Tags: No tags