Server Virtualization and Fault Tolerance

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What is the main limitation of clusters of servers in terms of scalability?

Even clusters are not scalable.

How do virtual servers encapsulate the service software?

Away from the hardware.

What is the advantage of virtual servers in terms of resource allocation?

Administrators can adjust the amount of resources allocated to each virtual server.

What is the purpose of the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) layer?

To intercept hardware requests. Signup and view all the answers

What is the MapReduce computing paradigm used for?

Distributed processing of large data sets on a cluster of computers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the master node in the MapReduce process?

Takes the input, chops it up into smaller subproblems, and distributes them to worker nodes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of virtualization technology in cloud computing systems?

To implement cloud computing systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of MapReduce computing paradigm in cloud computing?

To process large data sets on large clusters Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using cloud computing systems for cost reduction?

Scalability and on-demand computing resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS in cloud computing systems?

To provide service-based systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Hadoop in cloud computing systems?

To produce data used in search queries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cloud computing systems?

To provide elastic Internet-based services Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic driver behind cloud computing?

Scalability and cost-effectiveness to handle dynamic concurrent users Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for a company hosting an internet service with a large number of clients?

Providing a huge data center to handle the user load Signup and view all the answers

How does virtualization contribute to cloud computing?

By enabling multiple servers to run on a single physical machine, increasing resource utilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a hypervisor in cloud computing?

To create and manage virtual machines, allocating resources and ensuring efficient operation Signup and view all the answers

What is MapReduce computing paradigm, and how does it relate to cloud computing?

MapReduce is a programming paradigm for processing large data sets, and it is often used in cloud computing to process big data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of cloud computing over traditional computing models?

Scalability and flexibility to handle dynamic user demands Signup and view all the answers

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