Assignment

Make sure all the answers to the point if the question holds only one word answer so make sure thats answer should in one word no any extra defination and explanation

1. Briefly explain what is meant by the following terms:

• business domain;
• business function;
• organisation.

2. Summarise how I determine if a guest operating system, say Windows 2008 Server is compatible with Microsoft Hyper V. If an operating system is not compatible with Microsoft Hyper V, what, if anything, can I do to resolve the situation?

3. Describe how I would configure the following IP-related parameters on a Windows server: IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

4, List two software products that are currently used in industry to provide server virtualisation.

5. Give two examples of information about a server running virtualisation software you would document as part of a technical specification for that server. For each example of information, describe how you would gather the information.

6. In a project implementing a virtualisation solution, it is typical to have a planning process, a build process and a manage process. Give an example of how the outputs from one phase in the project, such as the planning process, can become an input into the next phase of the project, such as the build process.

7. List two system diagnostic tools I could use to gather information about servers that I am considering for virtualisation. Briefly describe how I would use the tools.

8. When I am planning my server design for virtualisation, briefly summarise the considerations that would apply to configuring power supplies and power management on a server running virtualisation software.

9. When I am planning my server design for virtualisation, briefly describe at least two factors that determine how much memory (RAM) is needed on a server running virtualisation software, such as Microsoft Hyper-V.

10. When I am planning my server design for virtualisation, briefly describe at least two factors that determine how many processors are needed on a server running virtualisation software, such as Microsoft Hyper-V.

11. When I am planning my network architecture for virtualisation, , briefly describe at least two factors that determine how many network cards (NICs) and what bandwidth are needed on a server running virtualisation software, such as Microsoft Hyper-V.

12. When setting up and installing Microsoft Hyper V, how do I determine what server hardware is compatible with the software I want to install, i.e. what vendor resource would I consult to answer this question?

13. Briefly describe the three types of virtual switches supported in Microsoft Hyper V.

14. Briefly describe the purpose of checkpointing in Microsoft Hyper V.

15. Briefly describe the following features as they apply to server CPUs

a. Single processor
b. Multi-processor

16. You have been asked to research and analyse alternative virtualisations scenarios for a company called DEF Corporation. The company wants to vritualise its existing servers, which are currently running operating systems such as Windows 2012 and Ubuntu Linux. Complete the table below for comparing the virtualisation alternatives of Microsoft Hyper-V with Citrix Xenserver 6.2. You should also note any risks associated with running either of the alternative virtualization solutions, such as support arrangements, and finding skills in the product.