Virtualization and Cloud Computing World

ABSTRACT

This paper will focus on organization's IT/IS strategies that called utilizing virtualization combine with cloud computing. The organization's use of Saas Paas or laas to reduce the total cost of ownership (TOC) and results produce an increase in Return on Investment (ROI).

I will examine the impact to IT support personnel after implementation new strategy and infrastructure. I will identify three considerations that management should be aware of as the new strategy is incorporated into daily operations.

I will provide architectural diagrams showing usage of Saas Paas and Laas. Finally, I will provide three security issues that may arise utilizing this type of infrastructure.