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Research Paper: Server Virtualization

You have read about server virtualization and cloud computing in chapter 6 of your textbook. For your written assignment this week, 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 the organization’s environment, and evaluate its preparedness for virtualization.


• Explain Microsoft (or another product) licensing for virtualized environments.


• Recommend a configuration for shared storage; make sure to discuss the need for high availability and redundancy for virtualization for the 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


• Make a recommendation for cloud computer use in the organization, including a justification for your recommendations.

Submit your research paper as a single document. Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be Minimum of 3 pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page.


• Follow APA7 guidelines. 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 two scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. 


• 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.

Note: please find the textbook in the attachment and refer to the  virtualization and clo ud computing topic if needed.