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What is the primary purpose of ESXi?

  • To distribute storage capacity
  • To create a virtual layer on a physical server (correct)
  • To provide a graphical user interface for management
  • To manage physical servers

    • VCenter is installed directly on an ESXi server to manage virtual machines.

    False

    What do VMs use to access data center storage?

    VMDK files

    The program that allows data center administrators to connect to vCenter and ESXi remotely is called the ______.

    <p>vSphere Client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their functionalities:

    <p>ESXi = Type 1 Hypervisor vCenter = Management Software vSphere Client = Remote management interface vSwitch = Virtual network switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes block-level storage?

    <p>Data is written to and accessed from storage volumes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DAS stands for Direct Attached Storage.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NAS stand for in storage systems?

    <p>Network Attached Storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of __________ provisioning implies pre-allocating disk space to a server or VM.

    <p>thick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the storage protocols with their primary application:

    <p>SCSI = Medium-sized blade servers, DAS FC = Enterprise servers, SAN iSCSI = Enterprise servers, NAS FCoE = Enterprise servers, SAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of data center storage?

    <p>SRS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The software-defined data center (SDDC) pools physical resources into a virtual environment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of virtualization in data centers?

    <p>Increased efficiency of hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _________________ enables enterprise servers to connect to the SAN using Ethernet.

    <p>FCoE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these storage types is specifically designed for data accessed over a network?

    <p>NAS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of virtualization?

    <p>To optimize available compute resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Virtualization allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a single computer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology layer is formed between physical hardware and the operating system by virtualization?

    <p>Hypervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ___________ is created by cloning physical hardware to provide virtual resources.

    <p>virtual machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their descriptions:

    <p>Hypervisor = The technology layer that creates virtual machines Virtual Machine = A set of files that acts like a physical computer Compute Resources = The available processing power and memory Virtualization = The process of creating virtual instances of hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of virtualization?

    <p>Guarantee of maximum performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Virtualization can be applied only in cloud computing environments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Type 1 Hypervisor?

    <p>Bare metal hypervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Type 2 Hypervisor is also known as a bare metal hypervisor.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What file type stores the contents of a VM's disk drive?

    <p>.vmdk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A virtual machine snapshot saves the state of VM disks, contents of VM memory, and VM ___.

    <p>settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VM file types with their descriptions:

    <p>Log File.log = Keeps a log of VM activity Disk File.vmdk = Stores content of VM’s disk drive Snapshot Files.vmsd and .vmsn = Stores information about VM snapshots Configuration File.vmx = Stores information about VM name, BIOS, guest OS, and memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using a Hypervisor?

    <p>Allows multiple VMs to run on a single hardware host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of a Data Center?

    <p>Processing large amounts of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VM files can be exported and moved to other hosts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three main components of a Data Center include hardware infrastructure, virtualization, and ___.

    <p>data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a PC and a server?

    <p>PCs have a user-friendly interface while servers focus on running programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Data center storage should only prioritize availability, not redundancy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of server used in data centers.

    <p>Tower, Blade server, or Rack-mounted server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In RAID, the method that involves copying the exact data to two drives is called __________.

    <p>Mirroring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following RAID methods with their descriptions:

    <p>Mirroring = Creates an exact copy of data on two drives Striping = Splits data into blocks and spreads them across multiple drives Parity = Stores checksums to allow for recovery of lost data RAID 5 = Uses striping with parity for fault tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of server?

    <p>Laptop server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Networking hardware is essential for transferring data across a data center.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the RAID numbers, like 0, 1, and 5, represent?

    <p>Different configurations and methods for redundancy and data handling in RAID systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of combining multiple hard drives into a single unit for redundancy is called __________.

    <p>RAID</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which RAID method is primarily used to improve performance by spreading data across multiple drives?

    <p>Striping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cloud and Virtualization Concepts

    • Virtualization is a technology that goes between physical hardware and operating systems to create copies of a device.
    • Modern computing is more efficient due to virtualization, which is used for mobile, personal, and cloud computing.
    • Virtualization can also be used personally.
    • The content covers the benefits of virtualization, explaining virtualization, virtual machines, and hypervisors; typical data center components that are virtualized; and VMware technology in the industry.

    Why Learn Virtualization

    • Modern computing is more efficient due to virtualization.
    • Virtualization can be used for mobile, personal, and cloud computing.
    • Virtualization can be used personally.

    Key Concepts

    • Virtualization: A technology that sits between physical hardware and operating systems, enabling the creation of copies of a device. Virtualization enhances efficiency in various computing contexts.

    • Virtual Machines (VMs): Virtualized representations of physical machines. VMs consist of a set of files.

    • Hypervisors: Software that creates and manages virtual machines. Hypervisors utilize virtual hardware to create a virtual machine. Type 1 hypervisors are "bare metal" while Type 2 hypervisors are "hosted".

    • Datastores: Logical storage structures for VMs – physical storage is partitioned logically.

    • VM files VMs are stored as .vmdk files on datastores, with configuration files (.vmx).

    • Snapshots: Saved states of VMs, saved as files (.vmx) in the VM folder, capturing VM disk states, memory contents, and settings.

    Virtual Machines (VMs)

    • Virtualization creates virtual hardware by cloning physical hardware.
    • Hypervisors employ virtual hardware to generate virtual machines.
    • VMs are sets of files.
    • With a hypervisor, a single computer can concurrently run multiple operating systems.

    The Hypervisor

    • Hypervisor software is installed atop hardware.
    • Type 1 hypervisors (e.g., VMware ESXi) operate on bare metal hardware.
    • Type 2 hypervisors (e.g., VMware Workstation) operate on top of a host operating system.

    Virtual Machine Files

    • VMs can be exported and moved across hosts.
    • Files are created by the hypervisor and are stored in a directory.
    • Specific files include log files (.log), disk files (.vmdk), snapshot files (.vmsd & .vmsn), and configuration files (.vmx). Log files keep track of VM activity; disk files store VM disk drive content. Snapshot files record VM snapshot states. Configuration files contain information such as VM name, BIOS, guest OS, and memory.

    What is a Snapshot?

    • Snapshots are used to save the state or progress of a VM.
    • Snapshots are saved as files in the VM folder.
    • Snapshots capture disk state, memory contents, and VM settings.

    Data Center Components

    • A data center's core components are compute, storage, and networking.
    • Data centers accommodate complex hardware infrastructure supporting virtualization and data processing.
    • Supporting large data volumes is a critical function of data centers.

    Compute Systems

    • Compute systems in data centers manage applications using operating systems.
    • PCs generally feature user-friendly interfaces, whereas servers prioritize program execution.
    • Server types such as tower, blade, and rack-mounted servers are common in data centers.

    Networks

    • Networks in a data center facilitate communication among devices.
    • Common hardware for networking includes Ethernet cables, switches, Network Interface Cards (NICs), and routers.

    Storage

    • Data center storage systems prioritize availability and redundancy.
    • RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) combines multiple hard drives for increased storage capacity and data integrity via mirroring, striping, and parity methods.

    Storage Types

    • Block-level storage: Data is written and accessed from storage volumes (blocks).
    • File-level storage: Data is written to disks but accessed through the file system.
    • DAS (Direct Attached Storage): Storage devices are connected directly to servers.
    • NAS (Network Attached Storage): Storage devices are networked, accessible to servers.
    • SAN (Storage Area Network): A dedicated network for storage devices, accessed by servers on the same network.

    Storage Protocols

    • Protocols like SCSI, FC, FCoE, and iSCSI enable device communication in data centers.
    • Protocols are associated with applications based on scale (medium-sized blade servers through large enterprise servers)

    Storage Provisioning

    • Thick provisioning allocates space equal to the physical space on storage.

    Virtual Data Center

    • Virtualization enhances data center hardware efficiency, allowing for higher application availability.
    • Virtualized resources can be monitored centrally.
    • Software-defined data centers (SDDCs) pool data center resources to construct a virtual environment.

    VMware vSphere

    • vSphere is virtualization software for enterprise data centers.
    • vSphere includes tools such as ESXi (Hypervisor),vCenter Server (Management Software) and vSphere Client (GUI).
    • ESXi operates directly on physical hardware while vCenter is a management server, controlling host servers and VMs.

    vSphere Components

    • ESXi (Type 1 hypervisor) is installed directly on physical servers.
    • vCenter manages ESXi and other data center components for virtualization.
    • vSphere Client is software for managing hosts and VMs graphically.

    Server Virtualization

    • Server virtualization increases data center efficiency by consolidating multiple VMs on a single server.
    • Server virtualization decreases hardware requirements by distributing resources to customers.

    Storage Virtualization

    • Storage virtualization distributes storage to VMs through physical storage partitioning.
    • Logical storage units (LUNs) create datastores for efficient VM storage management.
    • VMs access storage through .vmdk files with settings in .vmx files.

    Network Virtualization

    • Network virtualization uses virtual switches to create a single virtualized network from multiple physical networks.
    • VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) isolate network segments.
    • vSwitches manage virtual devices to communicate within a virtualized network.

    Types of Virtual Networks

    • NAT (Network Address Translation): VMs are assigned a translated IP address from the host's IP for private networked communication.
    • Host-only networks: VMs use a private network that does not translate IPs for connections outside of the host machine.

    Application and Desktop Virtualization

    • Virtualized applications provide tailored environments, handling specific system requirements.
    • Desktop virtualization helps mobile workforces access computing resources without physical hardware.
    • VMware Horizon manages resources to create virtual desktop environments in data centers.

    What is the Cloud?

    • Cloud computing delivers shared resources (software and data) on-demand via the internet.

    Types of Cloud Computing

    • Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) are fundamental cloud service models.

    Cloud Deployment Models

    • Public, Private, Community, and Hybrid Clouds are distinct cloud deployment models based on resource ownership and access.

    VMware Solutions

    • VMware offers various solutions tailored for businesses, promoting data center efficiency, application access, and disaster readiness.

    vMotion

    • vMotion moves running VMs between ESXi hosts without service interruption.
    • This boosts the availability of data and resources.

    Storage vMotion

    • Storage vMotion moves VM disks and configurations between data stores.
    • It helps enhance storage availability.

    High Availability (HA)

    • HA clusters servers, enabling VMs to restart on alternate hosts in case of server failure. Maintaining uptime during hardware malfunctions.

    Fault Tolerance (FT)

    • FT creates secondary copies of VMs and their files on a different server and datastore.
    • Transfers between servers are seamless and unnoticed.

    Replication

    • Replication makes copies of VMs in separate locations, a critical disaster recovery and protection resource.

    vCloud Automation Center

    • vCloud Automation Center is software that automates and manages cloud services, helping with infrastructure delivery, individual access to services, and service delivery diversification.

    CloudHealth

    • CloudHealth offers insights into cloud performance aspects inclusive of cost analysis, usage tracking, and security assessments.
    • CloudHealth helps monitor resources like CPU, memory, and disk usage within virtualized servers, facilitating IT efficiency and risk avoidance.

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