Week 10 Virtualization

This assignment contains two (2) sections: Written Report and PowerPoint Presentation. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment.Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it iswritten for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessaryassumptions needed for the completion of this assignment. According to a TechRepublic survey performed in 2013, (located at http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/data-center/research-desktop-virtualization-growing-in-popularity/#)desktop virtualization is growing in popularity. Use the Internet andStrayer Library to research this technique. Research the top three (3)selling brands of virtualization software. Imagine thatthe Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of your organization, or of anorganization in which you are familiar, has tasked you with researchingthe potential for using virtualization in the organization. You mustwrite a report that the CTO and many others within the organization willread. You must also summarize the paper and share your key ideas, via aPowerPoint presentation, with the CTO and steering committee of theorganization.  This paper and presentation should enlighten theorganization as to whether or not virtualization is a worthwhileinvestment that could yield eventual savings to the organization. Section 1: Written Report Write an six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you: Compareand contrast the top three (3) brands of virtualization softwareavailable. Focus your efforts on components such as standardconfiguration, hardware requirements price, and associated costs.Examinethe major pros and major cons of each of the top three (3) softwarepackages available. Recommend the virtualization software that you feelis most appropriate for the organization. Provide a rationale for yourrecommendation.Explore the major advantages and majordisadvantages that your chosen organization may experience when usingvirtualization software. Give your opinion on whether or not you believevirtualization software is the right fit for your chosen company.Provide a rationale for your response.Create a Microsoft Wordtable that identifies the advantages, disadvantages, computerrequirements, initial costs, and future savings for an organizationconsidering an engagement in virtualization.Use at least six (6) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Betyped, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), withone-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APAor school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additionalinstructions.Include a cover page containing the title of theassignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included inthe required assignment page length.Section 2: PowerPoint Presentation Create a twelve (12) to sixteen (16) slide PowerPoint in which you: Illustrate the concepts from your written report in Section 1 of this assignment.Create bulleted speaking notes for your presentation to the CTO and steering committee in the Notes section of the PowerPoint. Note:You may create or assume any fictitious names, data, or scenarios thathave not been established throughout this assignment for a realisticflow of communication.Use a professional, technically written style to graphically convey the information.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Analyze the types of organizational and computer architectures for integrating systems.Analyze the main classes of hardware and system software components in an enterprise context.Discuss common input / output technologies.Describe computing technology, architecture, and future trends in processing.Use technology and information resources to research issues in enterprise architecture.Writeclearly and concisely about Advanced Computer Architecture topics usingproper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.