Virtualisation

Question 1

What is virtualisation?

Answer 1

Virtualisation is the process of creating a virtual environment of something.

Question 2

What is server virtualisation?

Answer 2

Server virtualisation involves the hiding of server resources from server users

Question 3

What is client (desktop) virtualisation?

Answer 3

Client (desktop) virtualisation seperates the computer desktop from the computer. The virtualised desktop is saved on a centralized server and not the physical machine/computer.

Question 4

What is storage virtualisation?

Answer 4

Storage virtualisation is when multiple storage devices are pulled together to make what appears as one storage device.

Question 5

What is cloud virtualisation?

Answer 5

Cloud computing is shared resources, software or data as a service through the internet.

Question 6

What is hybrid virtualisation?

Answer 6

Hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment which uses a mix of locally owned services, private cloud and public cloud services.

Question 7

What are the advantages of virtualisation?

Answer 7

• Reduced long-term costs
• Increased use of devices
• Simplified disaster recovery

Question 8

What are the disadvantages of virtualisation?

Answer 8

• Adds complexity
• Significant up-front costs to begin with
• Extra IT skills needed