Colorado ITS443 Module 8 Server Virtualization Paper

ITS 443 Colorado State University Global Campus Module 8 Server Virtualization Paper

WRITTEN ANALYSIS

Throughout this course, you have been learning about server virtualization generally and Microsoft virtualization technologies including the various components of System Center specifically. For your final Portfolio assignment complete a case study of the organization you work for (use a hypothetical or "other" organization if more applicable) that will address the following prompts:

• Describe your organization's environment, and evaluate its preparedness for virtualization.
• Explain Microsoft licensing for virtualized environments.
• Recommend a configuration for shared storage; make sure to discuss the need for high availability and redundancy for virtualization for your organization.
• Explain how to configure Hyper-V settings, storage, and networking, including details about implementing failover clustering with Hyper-V for your organization.
• Explain Windows Azure capabilities for virtual machines and managing a hybrid cloud, including Windows Azure's Internet as a Service (IaaS) and storage capabilities, then make a recommendation for their use in your organization, including a justification for your recommendation.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be approximately eight to ten pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page.
• Follow the APA - 7 guideline. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.
• Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least four scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations.
• Be clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.