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CCS372-VIRTUALIZATION
DEPT:IT YEAR/SEM:iii/VI

UNIT 1-INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUALIZATION

Virtualization and cloud computing-Need of virtualization-cost, administration,
fast deployment, reduce infrastructure cost-limitations-Types of hardware
virtualization: Full virtualization-Partial virtualization-Para-virtualization-Types of
Hypervisors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PART-A
1. Define virtualization.
2. Write the characteristics of virtualization.
3. List the advantage of virtualization.
4. Differentiate full virtualization and para-virtualization.
5. Difference between para and partial virtualization.
6. What is the function of hypervisor?
7. Differentiate types of hypervisor.
8. State the need for virtualization.
9. What is meant by cloud computing.
10. Define storage virtualization.
11. Define host and guest machine.
12. Explain SaaS.
13. Difference between IaaS and PaaS.
14. What is bare-metal hypervisor.
15. What is host based hypervisor.
16. Define hypervisor.
17. Example for full Virtualization.
18. Explain hardware assisted virtualization.
19. Inter relate virtualization with cloud computing.
20. Explain about cost of virtualization.
21. How to reduce infrastructure cost of virtualization.
22. How to administrate virtualization.
23. Give the limitation of virtualization.
24. Define Cloud Computing (APR/MAY-2024).
25. Mention the limitation of Virtualization (APR/MAY-2024).
26. Define virtualization and state its need in the context of cost reduction
(Nov/Dec-2024).
27. Write the working of hardware virtualization and challenges posed (Nov/Dec-
2024).

PART-B

1. Explain the concept of virtualization.

2. Describe the different types of virtualization techniques used in cloud
computing, such as server virtualization, network virtualization and
storage virtualization.
3. Discuss the key features of cloud computing and the advantages of using
cloud services.
4. Explain the concept of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-
Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in cloud computing.
5. Describe the challenges and concerns associated with virtualization and
cloud computing, such as security, privacy and compliance.
6. Describe the various cloud service models, such as Infrastructure-as-a-
Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service
(SaaS) and provide examples for each.
7. Explain the concept of cloud computing security and the measures that can
be taken to ensure data privacy, integrity and availability in the cloud
environment.
8. Give the difference between full virtualization and para-virtualization.
9. Explain the characteristics and benefits in cloud computing.
10.Explain working of virtualization in cloud computing.
11.Explain need of virtualization and its limitations.
12.What is hypervisor? Explain types of hypervisor.
13.Difference between Full and Partial Virtualization.
14.What is hardware virtualization and its types.
15.Explain cloud computing? Roll of virtualization?
16.Explain in detail about connecting virtualization server?
17. Explain in detail about types of hardware virtualization (APR/May-2024).
18. What is hypervisor? Explain in detail about tho types of hypervisor
(APR/May-2024).
19. Analyze a case study where a company implemented virtualization to reduce
infrastructure cost. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of virtualization in
this scenario (Nov/Dec-2024).
20. Apply the concepts of full virtualization, partial virtualization and
paravirtualization to a real-world example of virtualization deployment
Analyze the suitability of each type of virtualization for different use cases
(Nov/Dec-2024).
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UNIT 2-SERVER AND DESKTOP VIRTUALIZATION

Virtual machine basics - Types of virtual machines – Understanding Server

Virtualization – types of server virtualization – Business Cases for Server
Virtualization – Uses of Virtual Server Consolidation – Selecting Server
Virtualization Platform – Desktop Virtualization – Types of Desktop
Virtualization.

PART-A

1. Define virtual machine.

2. Define hypervisor.
3. What are virtual machines used for ?
4. What is meant by network virtualization ?
5. List the types of VDI.
6. How virtual machines can be ensure the security purposes ?
7. List the uses of system virtual machines ?
8. Define server consolidation.
9. Define snapshot.
10.Discuss about process virtual machines ?
11.What is Host system and Guest OS.
12.What is mean by snapshot.
13.Define Resource allocation.
14.Write a short notes on Desktop Virtualization.
15.What are the types of Virtualization.
16.What is Cloud Virtualization.
17.What are the types of Server Virtualization.
18.What is VDI and RDS.
19.List some key factors to consider when selecting a server virtualization
platform.
20.Define Type-1 and Type-2 hypervisors.
21.What is Virtual Machine? (APR/MAY-24).
22.Write the advantages of Virtual Machines? (APR/MAY-24).
23.What is the use of Virtual Machine and its significance in server
virtualization concept? . (Nov-Dec-24)
24.Interpret various types of desktop virtualization. (Nov-Dec-24)

PART-B

1. What are the basics of virtual machines ? Explain the concept of

virtualization.
2. Describe the different types of virtual machines, including process virtual
machines, system virtual machines and hardware virtual machines.
3. Explain the concept of server virtualization and its types, including full
virtualization, para virtualization and hardware-assisted virtualization.
4. Discuss the business cases for server virtualization, including cost saving,
improved efficiency, scalability and disaster recovery.
5. What are the uses of virtual server consolidation in the context of server
virtualization ? Discuss the benefits and challenges of server consolidation.
6. Describe the factors to consider when selecting a server virtualization
platform, including performance, scalability, management features and
vendor support.
7. Explain the concept of desktop virtualization and its types, including Virtual
Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and
Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS).
8. Discuss the benefits of desktop virtualization, including centralized
management, cost savings, increased security, mobility and scalability.
9. Describe the factors to consider when selecting a desktop virtualization
solution, including user requirements, infrastructure, cost and support.
10.Discuss the challenges and potential solutions in implementing server and
desktop virtualization, including hardware requirements, licensing,
performance and user experience.
11.Difference between VDI, RDS and DaaS.
12.Write a short notes on Selecting Server Virtualization Platform and uses of
Virtual Server Consolidation.
13.Discuss about types of Virtual Machines and types of Virtualization.

14.Explain the detail about types of Server Virtualization. (APR/MAY-24)

15.Elucidate the types of Desktop Virtualization in Detail. (APR/MAY-24)

16.Explore a scenario where a company implemented server virtualization to

consolidate its server infrastructure. Analyze the business cases and benefits
of server virtualization in this context. (Nov/Dec-24)

17.Analyze a case study where desktop virtualization was deployed to improve

workforce mobility and flexibility. Evaluate the challenges and benefits of
desktop virtualization in enhancing productivity and security. (Nov/Dec-24)
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UNIT 3-NETWORK VIRTUALIZATION

Introduction to Network Virtualization-Advantages – Functions – Tools for Network

Virtualization – VLAN – WAN Architecture – WAN Virtualization.

PART-A

1. Define network virtualization.

2. How do virtual switches are configured?
3. List some of the advantages of network virtualization.
4. Define SDN.
5. What are the functions of network virtualization?
6. Discuss cloud-based network virtualization.
7. How to manage and configure VLANs?
8. What are the difference between LAN and VLAN?
9. Define WAN virtualization.
10.Differentiate WAN and wireless WAN.
11.Explain Hypervisor or virtual switch.
12.What are the applications of network virtualization.
13.What are the types of network virtualization.
14.What are the tools used in network virtualization.
15.Define VLAN.
16.What are the advantages of VLAN.
17.What are the types of WAN.
18.What are the advantages of WAN.
19.What are the network benefits of WAN virtualization.
20.Define VLAN. (Apr/May-24)
21.List out the functions of network virtualization. (Apr/May-24)
 22.Summarize the advantages of network virtualization with example.
(Nov/Dec-24)
23.Mention the use of VLANs in network virtualization. (Nov/Dec-24)

PART-B

1. Explain the advantages of network virtualization and how it can benefit

modern networks in terms of flexibility, performance, security, management
and cost optimization.
2. Describe the key functions of network virtualization, including abstraction,
isolation, pooling and automation and how these functions enable the
creation and management of virtual networks.
3. Discuss the various tools and technologies used in network virtualization,
such as hypervisors, network overlays, virtual switches, virtual routers and
virtual firewalls, and how these tools facilitate the implementation and
operation of virtual networks.
4. Explain the concept of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), its purpose,
and how it can be used to segment a physical LAN into multiple virtual
LANs to improve network performance, security, and traffic isolation.
5. Discuss the components and technologies used in WAN architecture,
including routers, switches, links, protocols and topologies and their role in
designing and implementing wide area networks.
6. Explain the concepts of WAN virtualization or SD-WAN (Software-Defined
Wide Area Networking), its benefits, functions and ow it applies
virtualization concepts to WANs to enhance network efficiency and
management.
7. Write a short note on network virtualization with network architecture.
8. Explain the concepts of Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
9. Explain the concepts of WAN in network virtualization with WAN
architecture.
10.Difference between LAN vs VLAN and WAN vs wireless WAN.
11.What is the Network virtualization? List out the advantages and tools of
Network virtualization. (Apr/May-24)
12.Write short notes on:
i. WAN Architecture
ii. WAN Virtualization. (Apr/May-24)
13.Evaluate a case study where a company implemented network virtualization
 to improve network scalability and efficiency. Analyze the impact of
network virtualization on network management and performance. (Nov/Dec-
24)
14.Apply the concepts of WAN architecture and WAN virtualization to a real-
world scenario involving the optimization of wide-area network resources.
Analyze the benefits and challenges of WAN virtualization in this context.
(Nov/Dec-24)
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UNIT 4-STORAGE VIRTUALIZATION

Memory Virtualization – Types of Storage Virtualization – Block, File – Address

space Remapping – Risks of Storage Virtualization-SAN-NAS-RAID.

PART-A
1. Define address space remapping.
2. Differentiate memory and storage virtualization.
3. List the benefits offered by SAN over traditional Direct-Attached Storage
(DAS).
4. Define RAID.
5. List the two types of memory virtualizations.
6. Define memory segmentation.
7. Discuss EPT.
8. Why storage virtualization should be implemented?
9. Differentiate block storage and file storage virtualization.
10.Write about the challenges and risks of NAS.
11.What are the techniques used in memory virtualization.
12.Discuss some major challenges of storage virtualization?
13.Define Block-level virtualization.
14.List some types of storage virtualization.
15.List some benefits and limitations of block storage virtualization.
16.List some benefits and limitations of storage virtualization.
17.Write some file storage use cases.
18.Write some benefits and challenges address space remapping.
19.What is network-attached storage used for?
20.List some NAS components and how they work?
 21.Mention the risk in storage virtualization. (Apr/May-24)
22.Write about the different types of storage virtualization. (Apr/May-24)
23.Define storage virtualization and name two types of virtualization.
(Nov/Dec-24)
24.State the risks associated with storage virtualization. (Nov/Dec-24)

PART-B

1. What is memory virtualization and why is it important for virtualization

platforms?
2. What are some of the techniques used for memory virtualization, and how
do they work?
3. What is storage virtualization and why is it important for modern data
centers?
4. What are the two main types of storage virtualization and how do they
differ?
5. What is block-level storage virtualization and how is it used in storage area
networks (SANs)?
6. What is file-level storage virtualization and how is it used in Network-
Attached Storage (NAS) systems?
7. What is RAID and how does it improve storage performance and reliability?
8. What is address space remapping and how is it used in memory
virtualization and other virtualization technologies?
9. What are some of the risks associated with storage virtualization and how
can they be mitigated?
10.Differentiate between Block storage virtualization vs File storage
virtualization and Memory virtualization vs Storage virtualization.
11.Differentiate between SAN vs NAS vs RAID.
12.Elaborate the concept of SAN and NAS.
13.Define memory virtualization and explain how it differs from physical
memory. Discuss the key benefits of memory virtualization in terms of
resource management and system performance. (Apr/May-24)
14.Write the short notes on:
a. Storage Area Network
 b. Network Attached Storage
c. Redundant Array of Independent Disks. (Apr/May-24)
15.Demonstrate a real-world case study where a company implemented storage
virtualization to address scalability and data management challenges.
Discuss how storage virtualization improved storage resource utilization,
simplified data management, and enhance disaster recovery capabilities.
Provide recommendations for optimizing storage virtualization solutions to
meet evolving business needs. (Nov/Dec-24)
16. Discuss the risks associated with storage virtualization technologies as
block and file virtualization, address space remapping, and RAID. Compare
and contrast Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage
(NAS) in terms of their suitability for virtualized storage environments
analyzing the risks and benefits of each solution. (Nov/Dec-24)
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UNIT 5-VIRTUALIZATION TOOLS

VMWare – Amazon AWS – Microsoft HyperV – Oracle VM Virtual Box – IBM

PowerVM – Google Virtualization – Case study.
PART-A
1. List some of the virtualization tools available.
2. Define VMware.
3. What is the purpose of Virtual machine cloning.
4. List the Pros and Cons of VMware virtualization.
5. List some of the tool features of Microsoft HyperV.
6. Discuss IBM PowerVM.
7. Compare VMWare and Amazon AWS.
8. State the Working of Google Virtualization.
9. Define Microsoft Hyper-V.
10.What is meant by Amazon EBS?
11.List various types of tools that are available in the market.
12.Describe pros and cons of Amazon AWS virtualization tools.
13.Define Google virtualization.
14.Comparision between VMware vs Amazon AWS.
15.Comparision between Microsoft Hyper-v vs Oracle VM VirtualBox.
16.Define case study of Virtualization tools.
17.Write a case study about FIS.
18.Define Microsoft Hyper-V. (Apr/May-24)
19.Write briefly on the virtualization technologies offered by Google.
(Apr/May-24)
20.Name two virtualization tools and brief their main features. (Nov/Dec-24)
21.Tabulated the differences between VMWare-Amazon AWS with Microsoft
Hyper in terms of virtualization capabilities, scalability, management tools,
security features and pricing models. (Nov/Dec-24)

PART-B

1. Describe some benefits of using virtualization tools.

2. Compare and contrast the virtualization tools offered by VMware, Amazon
AWS, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
3. Explain the working process of Amazon AWS in detail.
4. Discuss about the feature of Oracle VM Virtual Box.
5. List the pros and cons of IBM PowerVM.
6. Describe the working procedure of Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization tools.

7. Comparison between the various virtualization tools such as VMware vs

Amazon AWS vs Microsoft Hyper-V vs Oracle VM VirtualBox vs IBM
PowerVM Google Cloud Platform.
8. Detail explain about case study of FIS.
9. Explain the concept of Virtualization tools.
10.Discuss the features and capabilities of VMWare virtualization technology.
Highlight its role in enterprise environments and key benefits for
organizations implementing VMWare. (Apr/May-24)
11.Explain the features and advantages of IBM PowerVM. Discuss its role in
vitualizing resources on IBM's Power Systems. (Apr/May-24)
12.Examine the AWS virtualization procedure, detailing the specific AWS
virtualization services employed by the organization, such Amazon as EC2
(Elastic Compute Cloud), Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store) and Amazon
VPC (Virtual Private Cloud). Additionally, evaluate the effectiveness of
these AWS services in meeting the organization’s virtualization
requirements and addressing scalability, performance, and security concerns.
(Nov/Dec-24)
13.Assess the GCP virtualization services deployed by the organization, such as
Google Compute Engine, Google Cloud Storage, and Google Virtual Private
Cloud (VPC). (Nov/Dec-24)