Virtualisation

Question 1

Virtualisation

Answer 1

It describes the creation of a virtual version of a device, software or server

Question 2

Server

Answer 2

Allows one physical server to host multiple virtual machines each running separately.

Question 3

Server strengths

Answer 3

Cost reduction
Backup and recovery is reliable and efficeint

Question 4

Server weaknesses

Answer 4

Security risks
Some applications cant be virtualised

Question 5

Client

Answer 5

A virtual machine environment in the users machine

Question 6

Client strength

Answer 6

Increased security and functionality

Question 7

Client weakness

Answer 7

Not always practical or cost effective

Question 8

Storage

Answer 8

Combines multiple storage devices so that they appear to be one device

Question 9

Storage strengths

Answer 9

Cost and time saving

Question 10

Storage weaknesses

Answer 10

Lacks scalability and fast accessability