Assignment Virtual Networking
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 3.0 - Using a Virtual Machine1. Compare and contrast the terms host and guest operating system.
The guest operating system runs in a virtual machine within the host operating system.
2. Name two different types of virtual machine software suitable for Windows based computers.
Microsoft Virtual PC, VirtualBox.
3. When you plan to run a VM on a Windows Laptop, what two resources are considered especially critical?
RAM and hard disk space.
4. Why might you want to turn your installation disks into ISO files?
ISO files allow for faster data access than a disk.
5. In a virtual machine context, what is a snapshot?
A snapshot is a recovery point that allows you to return the VM to a previous state.
CompTIA Network+ N10-005: 1.9 - Virtual Desktops and Servers
1. What is a Hypervisor?
A hypervisor manages virtual machines and controls the separation of hardware and software.
2. What is a Type 1, Bare Metal Hypervisor?
Allows virtual machines to run directly on the hardware.
3. What is a Type2, Hypervisor?
Virtual machines are run on top of an existing operating system.
4. Name three advantages of virtualization.
Scalability, quick deployment, and lower cost.
CompTIA Network+ N10-005: 1.9 - Virtual Switches
1. What impact does changing from a physical environment to a virtual environment have on the network components?
Network components, such as switches, are moved into the virtual environment.
2. Describe a challenge associated with virtualizing your network components.
Integrating the virtual network components with the outside Internet. CompTIA Network+ N10-005: 1.9 - Network as a Service
1. Explain what the term Network as a Service (NaaS) means.
NaaS means that networking services are delivered virtually over the Internet.
2. Name four advantages of Network as a Service (NaaS).
Bandwidth can be managed, applications can be loaded in different areas, servers can be easily moved, and lower costs.
CompTIA Network+ N10-005: 1.9 - Onsite vs. Offsite Virtualization
1. Name three advantages of onsite virtualization
Security, control, and flexibility.
2. Name three disadvantages of onsite virtualization.
Increased cost, required network infrastructure, and difficulty in upgrading (scalability is much easier with offsite virtualization).
3. What does the term “Virtualize in the cloud” mean?
Both infrastructure and applications are stored elsewhere.
4. Name four advantages of offsite virtualization.
No infrastructure cost, unlimited scalability, geographical flexibility, and management is handled by others.
5. Name two disadvantages of offsite virtualization.
Important data is stored in the cloud, and there are contractual limitations.
