Virtualisation Flashcards

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Virtualisation

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

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Server

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

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3
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Server strengths

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Cost reduction
Backup and recovery is reliable and efficeint

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4
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Server weaknesses

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Security risks
Some applications cant be virtualised

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5
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Client

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A virtual machine environment in the users machine

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Client strength

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Increased security and functionality

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7
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Client weakness

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Not always practical or cost effective

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8
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Storage

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

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Storage strengths

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Cost and time saving

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10
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Storage weaknesses

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Lacks scalability and fast accessability

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