15.4.7.8.1 - Virtualization
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What is virtualization in simple terms?
💡 Hint: Think about how it might allow different operating systems to exist on a single computer.
Name one environmental benefit of virtualization.
💡 Hint: Focus on waste reduction!
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What is the primary advantage of virtualization?
💡 Hint: Think about sustainability and how reducing resources helps the environment.
True or False: Virtualization has no significant effect on operational efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider whether fewer machines might mean easier management and less waste.
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A company currently operates 100 individual servers, consuming 500 watts each. If they decide to implement virtualization and reduce the number of servers to 20, calculate the energy savings.
💡 Hint: Consider how the energy consumption scales with the number of servers.
Research and present the environmental impact of virtualization in a case study where a company moved to a virtualized infrastructure. Include financial and carbon emissions data.
💡 Hint: Focus on quantifying improvements — less energy usage typically leads to better environmental metrics.
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