Directions:

In this assignment, you will conduct a mini research task to identify current trends in home and enterprise class software virtualization/hypervisor products. Note, this research should not include cloud platforms, which leverage virtualization and hypervisors. Using the textbook as a guide on concepts and core technologies, search the GCU digital library (library.gcu.edu) and the internet to identify the current leading virtualization software manufacturers, as well as their products. Useful websites to consult are located in the Topic Materials.

When you are conducting your research, focus on a particular desktop computing need that would require virtualization, and note that some solutions are better than others for a given application type. Identify five current technologies and companies and summarize your findings in a table, addressing the following:

1.Company name

2.Product name

3.Version

4.Most recent release date

5.Performance metrics (based on third party reports)

6.Cost (for the system that addresses the specific need you identified)

7.Disaster recovery capabilities

8.High availability (based on third party reports)

9.Security

10.Infrastructure scaling

11.Type 1 or Type 2 Hypervisor

12.Management tools and report generation

13.Other criteria you identify while researching this topic

For each of the product reviewed, assign a score on a scale of 15, for each one of the criteria listed in 5 to 11 above. Justify your score for each criteria with one brief statement.