Dimensions of System Dependability

•Consider the four principal dimensions of dependability. Choose two dimensions, describe them, and explain the relationship between your chosen dimensions. Provide at least two examples to support your explanation.

•Describe at least two methods for validating and verifying the security nonfunctional requirements of a software system. Provide examples of each method.

When to Recommend and Not to Recommend Software Reuse

•From the e-Activity, we understand that the reuse of software components are designed to optimize software development and reduce development costs. Describe how SPLs promote reuse and how they can be disadvantageous to certain development environments.

•From the e-Activity, provide at least two unique examples that illustrate how SPLs can be used in an organization of your choice to improve software development efforts.

Benefits of Hyper-V

•Imagine you are a network administrator and you are proposing the implementation of Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V to replace the existing VMware vSphere infrastructure utilized by the organization. Examine at least two (2) characteristics of Hyper-V that you would consider highlighting in order to convince the business decision makers and entice them to approve the proposed change. Specify the key reasons why you believe these characteristics are important in making your case to achieve the approval needed.

•Explain what you believe are the top three (3) improvements and / or enhancements to Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 from its Server 2008 predecessor and indicate the key reasons why you feel these improvements and / or enhancements can benefit organizations by realizing the full potential of Hyper-V.