According to a TechRepublic survey performed in 2013 , ( located at http :// www . techrepublic . com / blog / data-center / research-desktop-virtualization-growing-inpopularity /#) desktop virtualization is growing in popularity . Use the Internet and Strayer Library to research this technique . Research the top three ( 3 ) selling brands of virtualization software .
Imagine that the Chief Technology Officer ( CTO ) of your organization , or of an organization in which you are familiar , has tasked you with researching the potential for using virtualization in the organization . You must write a report that the CTO and many others within the organization will read . You must also summarize the paper and share your key ideas , via a PowerPoint presentation , with the CTO and steering committee of the organization .
This paper and presentation should enlighten the organization as to whether or not virtualization is a worthwhile investment that could yield eventual savings to the organization .
Section 1 : Written Report
Write an six to eight ( 6-8 ) page paper in which you :
Compare and contrast the top three ( 3 ) brands of virtualization software available . Focus your efforts on components such as standard configuration , hardware requirements price , and associated costs .
Examine the major pros and major cons of each of the top three ( 3 ) software packages available . Recommend the virtualization software that you feel is most appropriate for the organization . Provide a rationale for your recommendation .
Explore the major advantages and major disadvantages that your chosen organization may experience when using virtualization software . Give your opinion on whether or not you believe virtualization software is the right fit for your chosen company . Provide a rationale for your response .