4.2 – Given a scenario, set up and configure client-side virtualization

Question 1

Of the following listed technologies, which one should you select if you want to
run an instance of Ubuntu Linux within your Windows 10 Pro workstation?
❍ A. Type 1
❍ B. Type 2
❍ C. Bare metal
❍ D. Emulator

Answer 1

B. You would need to run virtualization software that includes a Type 2 hypervisor
such as Windows 10 Hyper-V, VMware Workstation, or VirtualBox. Type 1 hypervisors are used on servers; they are also known as bare metal because they allow
virtual machines to access the computer hardware directly. Examples include
VMware vSphere and Windows Server–based Hyper-V. An emulator is something
that imitates hardware and firmware, such as an emulated BIOS. Emulators do not
use hypervisors.

Question 2

Which of the following is the greatest risk of a virtual computer?
❍ A. If a virtual computer fails, all other virtual computers immediately
go offline.
❍ B. If a virtual computer fails, the physical server goes offline.
❍ C. If the physical server fails, all other physical servers immediately
go offline.
❍ D. If the physical server fails, all the virtual computers immediately
go offline

Answer 2

D. The biggest risk of running a virtual computer is that it will go offline immediately if the server that it is housed on fails. All other virtual computers on that
particular server will also go offline immediately.

Question 3

Which of the following file extensions is used by VMware?
 ❍ A. .vmdk
 ❍ B. .vdi
 ❍ C. .vhdx
 ❍ D. VT-x

Answer 3

A. VMware uses the .vmdk file extension for the virtual hard drive file. VirtualBox
uses .vdi by default (though it can use others). Hyper-V uses .vhdx. VT-x is the
Intel virtualization extension that is incorporated into Intel-based systems and
must be enabled in the UEFI/BIOS for virtualization software to work.

Question 4

Which of the following network connection types should be used to allow for
connectivity to the external network but keep the VMs on a separate IP network?
❍ A. Bridged
❍ B. NAT
❍ C. Private
❍ D. No networking

Answer 4

B. Network address translation (NAT)-based network connections are the most
common default. This allows the VMs to have their own IP network but still connect to the external network and make use of the Internet. This is the same principle behind NAT used in a SOHO network. Bridged means that the VMs have
access to the external network, but they must use IP addresses from that external
network. Private means that multiple VMs within a host can communicate with
each other, but not beyond the host. The no networking option disables any
type of networking connectivity for the VM in question.

Question 5

A customer running Windows 10 Pro wishes to install a Linux VM in Hyper-V
Manager. Which of the following requirements must be met in order for this to
happen? (Select all that apply.)
❍ A. Update and secure the host system.
❍ B. Virtualization must be enabled in the UEFI/BIOS.
❍ C. Hyper-V needs to be turned on in Windows Features.
❍ D. Restart the system.

Answer 5

B, C, and D. Virtualization must be enabled in the UEFI/BIOS. Then, Hyper-V
needs to be turned on in Windows Features. Finally, the system needs to be
restarted. Updating and securing the host system is recommended, but is not a
requirement.