Data Center Management and Virtualization

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What is a drawback of a classic data center?

It requires downtime for maintenance and upgrades (correct)

It allows for easy maintenance and upgrades

It is a type of virtualization technique

It is a type of cloud infrastructure

What is the main purpose of virtualization in a data center?

To create multiple physical servers

To only manage virtual machines

To create multiple virtual machines on a single server (correct)

To manage physical resources only

What can you run on a virtual machine (VM)?

Only web applications

Only Windows applications

Only Linux applications

Programs and deploy apps (correct)

What is an advantage of virtualization?

It helps to create several virtual machines on a single server Signup and view all the answers

What is a virtual machine (VM)?

A software-based compute resource Signup and view all the answers

Why is virtualization useful for IT resource allocation?

Because it helps to manage and isolate computers and virtual machines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of cloud computing in terms of resource allocation?

Automatic scaling of resources according to demand Signup and view all the answers

Which cloud deployment model is typically owned and managed by a single organization?

Private Cloud Signup and view all the answers

What is the guaranteed uptime of cloud providers according to their SLAs?

99.9% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of cloud computing in terms of cost?

Paying only for used services Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of cloud computing that enables access to resources from anywhere?

Broad Network Access Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between private and public cloud deployment models?

Ownership and management of infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a hybrid cloud infrastructure?

It combines a private cloud with a public cloud Signup and view all the answers

Which cloud service model provides the most control over logical infrastructure?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between IaaS and PaaS?

IaaS provides control over logical infrastructure, while PaaS does not Signup and view all the answers

Which cloud service model is the most popularly used?

Software as a Service (SaaS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a hybrid cloud infrastructure?

Sharing of data and applications between private and public clouds Signup and view all the answers

Which cloud service model is the most expensive compared to the rest?