Virtualization

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 is  written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary  assumptions 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 and  Strayer Library to research this technique. Research the top three (3)  selling brands of virtualization software.

Imagine that  the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of your organization, or of an  organization in which you are familiar, has tasked you with researching  the potential for using virtualization in the organization. You must  write a report that the CTO and many others within the organization will  read. You must also summarize the paper and share your key ideas, via a  PowerPoint presentation, with the CTO and steering committee of the  organization.
This paper and presentation should enlighten the  organization as to whether or not virtualization is a worthwhile  investment that could yield eventual savings to the organization.

Section 1: Written Report

1. Write an six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
   1. Compare  and contrast the top three (3) brands of virtualization software  available. Focus your efforts on components such as standard  configuration, hardware requirements price, and associated costs.
   2. Examine  the major pros and major cons of each of the top three (3) software  packages available. Recommend the virtualization software that you feel  is most appropriate for the organization. Provide a rationale for your  recommendation.
   3. Explore the major advantages and major  disadvantages that your chosen organization may experience when using  virtualization software. Give your opinion on whether or not you believe  virtualization software is the right fit for your chosen company.  Provide a rationale for your response.
   4. Create a Microsoft Word  table that identifies the advantages, disadvantages, computer  requirements, initial costs, and future savings for an organization  considering an engagement in virtualization.
   5. 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:

• Be  typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA  or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional  instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the  assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,  and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in  the required assignment page length.

Section 2: PowerPoint Presentation

1. Create a twelve (12) to sixteen (16) slide PowerPoint in which you:
   1. Illustrate the concepts from your written report in Section 1 of this assignment.
   2. 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 that  have not been established throughout this assignment for a realistic  flow of communication.
   3. Use a professional, technically written style to graphically convey the information.

Virtualization