Chapter 9: Virtualization and

Cloud Computing
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IT Essentials 7.0
Chapter 9: Virtualization and
Cloud Computing
IT Essentials 7.0 Planning Guide

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Chapter 9: Virtualization and
Cloud Computing

IT Essentials 7.0
Chapter 9 - Sections & Objectives
 9.1 Virtualization
• Install a virtual machine on a computer.
• Explain server virtualization.
• Install virtualization software on a computer.

 9.2 Cloud Computing

• Compare cloud computing concepts.
• Describe the uses of the cloud.
• Explain characteristics of public, private, hybrid and community cloud
computing.

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9.1 Virtualization

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Video Explanation – What is the cloud?

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Virtualization
Cloud Computing and Virtualization
 Virtualization enables a single computer to host multiple independent virtual computers called
virtual machines (VM) that share the host computer hardware.
 Virtualization software separates the actual physical hardware from the VM instances.

 An image of a VM can be saved as a file and then be re-started when required.

 Cloud computing separates the applications from

the hardware.
 Service providers such as Amazon Web Services
(AWS) own and manage the cloud infrastructure.

Virtualization is the foundation which supports

cloud computing.
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Virtualization
Traditional Server Deployment
 Traditionally, organizations delivered applications and services using powerful dedicated servers.

 These dedicated servers are equipped with large amounts of RAM, powerful CPUs, and multiple
large storage devices.
 Disadvantages include: wasted resources, single-point of failure, and server sprawl.

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Virtualization
Server Virtualization
 Server virtualization takes advantage of idle resources to reduce the number of servers required.

 A program called the hypervisor is used to manage the computer resources and various VMs.

 It provides VMs access to the hardware in the physical machine such as CPUs, memory, disk
controllers, and NICs.
 Each VM runs a complete and separate operating system.

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Virtualization
Advantages of Server Virtualization
 Better use of resources

 Less space required

 Less energy consumed

 Reduced cost

 Faster server provisioning

 Maximize server uptime

 Improved disaster recovery

 Support for legacy systems

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Virtualization
Client-Side Virtualization
 Client-side virtualization enables
users to run VMs on their local
computer.
 It allows users to test new operating
systems, software, or to run older
software.
 Host computer – the physical
computer controlled by a user.
 Host OS - the operating system of
the host computer.
 Guest OS - the operating system
that is running in the VM.
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Virtualization
Type 1 and Type 2 Hypervisors

 Type 1 (native) hypervisor is typically used

with server virtualization. For example, they
are used in data centers and cloud
computing.
 Type 1 hypervisors run directly on the
hardware of a host, and manage the
allocation of system resources to VMs.
 Type 1 hypervisors include VMware
vSphere / ESXi, Xen, and Oracle VM
Server.

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Virtualization
Type 1 and Type 2 Hypervisors (Cont.)
 Type 2 (hosted) hypervisors are commonly used with client-side virtualization.

 Type 2 hypervisors work with the host computer to create and use multiple VMs.

 Type 2 hypervisors include VMware Workstation, Windows Hyper-V, and Oracle

VirtualBox.

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Virtualization
Virtual Machine Requirements

Windows Hyper-V Minimum Requirements for Windows 10

Host OS Windows 10 Pro or Windows Server (2012 and 2016)

Processor 64-bit CPU with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT)

BIOS CPU support for VM Monitor Mode Extension (VT-c on Intel CPUs)

Memory Minimum 4GB system RAM

Hard Disk Space At least 15GB per VM

Hyper-V is included in Windows 10 Pro

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Virtualization
Virtual Machine Requirements (Cont.)

Windows Hyper-V Minimum Requirements for Windows 8

Host OS Windows 8 Pro or Enterprise 64-bit OS

Processor 64-bit CPU with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT)

BIOS BIOS-level Hardware Virtualization support

Memory Minimum 4GB system RAM

Hard Disk Space At least 15GB per Virtual OS

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Virtualization
Virtual Machine Requirements (Cont.)

Windows Virtual PC Requirements in Windows 7

Processor 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit Processor

Memory 2GB

Hard Disk Space At least 15 GB per Virtual OS

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Virtualization
Lab – Install Linux in a Virtual Machine and Explore the GUI
In this lab, you will install a Linux OS in a virtual machine using a desktop virtualization application,
such as VirtualBox. After completing the installation, you will explore the GUI interface.

Objectives:
Part 1: Prepare a Computer for Virtualization

Part 2: Install a Linux OS on the Virtual Machine

Part 3: Explore the GUI

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9.2 Cloud Computing

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Cloud Computing
How We Use the Cloud

Cloud computing provides users with on-demand delivery of computing services

over the Internet. Cloud computing services are owned and hosted by service
providers. Most of us already use cloud services when you use social media
applications, access an online music library, or use online storage for save photos.
Organizations typically pay cloud providers a usage fee based on user access and
usage of services.

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Cloud Computing
Cloud Services

 Cloud service providers can provide

various services tailored to meet
customer requirements.
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
 Cloud service providers have
extended the IaaS model to also
provide IT as a service (ITaaS).

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Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Characteristics

• On-demand (self-service)
• Rapid elasticity
• Resource pooling
• Measured and metered service
• Broad network access

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9.3 Chapter Summary

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Conclusion
Chapter 9: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
 Explain server virtualization.

 Install virtualization software on a computer.

 Describe uses of the cloud.

 Explain characteristics of public, private, hybrid and community cloud computing.

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