Virtualisation pt2

Question 1

Cloud

Answer 1

Hardware virtualisation that creates virtual machines in the operating system

Question 2

Cloud strengths

Answer 2

Uses hardware efficiently and recovery is easy

Question 3

Cloud weaknesses

Answer 3

High initial investment and data is at risk

Question 4

Hybrid

Answer 4

A model of client computing where virtualised applications and desktops are deployed using a combination of cloud based and on site infrastructure.

Question 5

Hybrid strengths

Answer 5

Minimises cost changes for organisations and eliminates many capital expenses

Question 6

Hybrid weaknesses

Answer 6

It creates limitations and still has a capital cost

Question 7

How are virtual computers used in business

Answer 7

They can use storage virtualisation to organise data or plan for a disaster recovery because it allows for easy duplication and transfer to any location. A cloud drive is an example of storage virtualisation.