General

When would you envision using virtualization in a networked environment?

What particular organizational problems might be addressed when using virtualization?

Identify benefits of cloud computing and share with the class challenges you envision in managing this type of environment.

Remote Management

Discuss the implications associated with security and remote management. Consider the following:

When would you advise using a tool to remotely manage a system and what problems could be addressed?

When would this remote management tool be inappropriate and why?

What policy would you recommend with respect to remote management?

Monitoring

Discuss the following:

Would you recommend a packet sniffer for your organization? Why or why not?

What are the ethical and legal responsibilities of an organization that utilizes this type of technology?

What type of policy would you implement for your organization with respect to using packet sniffers, logging events, and the frequency of viewing?

Optimization

Complete the following:

Comment on when you would envision using fault tolerance in your network designs and why.

What specific business requirements or situations would be addressed when designing with fault tolerance in mind?