Cloud Computing (IT4150)

Assignment 1
Note: Describe all questions in detail.
Q1. What is RAID? Explain different RAID techniques with the help of examples.
Q2. Define Hyper-threading. Differentiate Object-Based Storage and Unified Storage.
Q3. What is the requirement of optimization of memory resources? Explain different Memory
management techniques in detail.
Q4. What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure? Explain different components of VDI.
Q5. What is Cache Tiering? Differentiate Block-level and File-level Virtualization.
Q6. What are the different challenges of cloud computing from the consumer’s and provider’s
perspective? Explain a minimum of two for each one.
Q7. What is virtual machine provisioning? Draw and explain the life cycle of virtual machine
provisioning.
Q8. Describe the five essential characteristics of cloud computing with the help of a proper
example.
Q9. What is server virtualization? Specify the various types of Cloud Computing and explain each
with the help of a diagram.
Q10. Design a real-world example and explain the different steps of provisioning a virtual server
during the VM provisioning process. Describe the two benefits of VM templates in the
provisioning process with the help of examples.
Q12. What do you mean by Hypervisor? Briefly explain its types with a suitable diagram. Also,
give suitable examples of each type of hypervisor.
Q13. What problems are encountered in traditional network infrastructure? Explain how
Virtualized Network Infrastructure helps to overcome traditional network problems with the
help of diagrams. Compare the Classic Data Center (CDC) with the Virtualized Data Center
(VDC) in terms of management, resource allocation, and scalability.
Q14. Exercise on BC in VDC:
Scenario:
• An organization has more than 50 physical servers and over 100 TB of critical data to
protect
• Challenges
 Backup windows are difficult to meet
 Recoveries are slow and resource-intensive
 • The organization has decided to adopt virtualization technology in their data center and
redesign their infrastructure in order to
• Run around 500 virtual servers without increasing the physical server count
• Implement consistent standards and processes
• Improve disaster recovery capabilities with short RPO targets
• Improve speed and reliability of backups and restores
Tasks:
 Suggest suitable option(s) to deal with the following requirements
• An ability to survive disasters at the primary data center with minimal RTO
• Consistent and standardized deployment of virtual machines across data
center
• An ability to survive failure in a physical server while meeting reduced RPO
requirements using limited storage
• Optimized network bandwidth as well as storage capacity requirements for
backups
Q15 A company needs a solution for managing its network traffic effectively after transitioning to
a Virtualized Data Center (VDC). Describe how VLAN and VSAN technologies can be used
to manage network traffic in a Virtualized Data Center environment. Include two benefits of
each technology in your response.
Q16. An organization is considering adopting a hybrid cloud deployment model for their data
center. They also need to manage different resource pools efficiently and ensure scalability
for future growth. Discuss the advantages and challenges of using a hybrid cloud deployment
model in this scenario. Include how virtual provisioning and automated storage tiering can
enhance resource management and scalability.
Q17 In a virtualized environment, multiple VMs (Virtual Machines) are running on the same
physical server. Describe two resource management techniques used to ensure optimal
performance of VMs. Include examples to support your answer.
Q18 A company running a large-scale Classic Data Center (CDC) plan to convert its physical
infrastructure to a Virtualized Data Center (VDC). Explain the steps involved in the physical
to virtual (P2V) conversion process and discuss the major technical challenges encountered.
Q19 A small startup needs to host their website on the cloud but also wants the flexibility to scale
resources based on demand. Which cloud deployment model best suits their needs?
Q20. An enterprise plans to move from a traditional data center to a fully virtualized (VDC),
including compute, storage, and networking virtualization. They need a solution for flexible
resource provisioning, efficient storage management, and secure network traffic
management. Propose a detailed solution for the enterprise: compute virtualization
techniques, storage virtualization (including virtual provisioning and automated storage
tiering), and network traffic management within the VDC. Provide examples of tools or
technologies that could be used for each.