IT Essentials Ch 9 Review - Virtualization and the Cloud

This term is often used interchangeably with cloud computing even though it is a different thing. Admittedly cloud computing does rely on this a great deal.

• virtualization

• Internet of Things

• big data

• port forwarding

This term is often used interchangeably with cloud computing even though it is not exactly the same thing. Cloud computing does rely on this location to store things.

• Virtualization

• Data Center

• Big Data

• Port Forwarding

Give examples of a type one hypervisor.

(Check all that apply!)

• Runs directly on hardware

• Oracle VM Server

• Runs inside an OS

• Virtual Box

Give examples of a type two hypervisor.

(Check all that apply!)

• Runs directly on hardware

• Oracle VM Server

• Runs inside an OS

• Virtual Box

What are the advantages of using virtualization?

(Check all that apply!)

• Maximize server uptime

• Reduced Cost

• Support for legacy systems

• No worries about security

• Slower server provisioning

This is usually the most limiting hardware resource for a computer trying to run multiple OS's in a type two hypervisor.

• RAM

• Processor Speed

• Hard Drive Space

• Network Bandwidth

Answer explanation

Yes, the correct answer is RAM. A minimum of 4GB is required when running Hyper-V on Windows 10.

Identify examples of cloud storage.

(Check all that apply!)

• Google Drive

• Drop Box

• One Drive

• Outlook

• Virtual Desktop

What things might a user need to participate in cloud computing?

(Check all that apply!)

• A subscription and or login credentials

• Internet Access

• A high end computer

• Programming skills

How does cloud computing improve performance and security in cloud based applications?

• Updates and features and installed on the server end instead of on the host side.

• Applications are never updated.

• Internet access is not required.

• Browser based apps are much more robust that locally installed apps.

Office 365 would be an example of what service?

• SaaS (Software as a Service)

• PaaS (Platform as a Service)

• IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

• ITaaS(Information Technology as a Service)