This assignment contains two (2) sections: Written Report and PowerPoint Presentation. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
According to a TechRepublic survey performed in 2013, (located at http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/data-center/research-desktop-virtualization-growing-in-popularity/#) 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

1. Write an six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. 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.
   4. Create a Microsoft Word table that identifies the advantages, disadvantages, computer requirements, initial costs, and future savings for an organization considering an engagement in virtualization.
   5. Use at least six (6) quality resources in this assignment.Note:Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Section 2: PowerPoint Presentation

1. Create a twelve (12) to sixteen (16) slide PowerPoint in which you:
   1. Illustrate the concepts from your written report in Section 1 of this assignment.
   2. Create bulleted speaking notes for your presentation to the CTO and steering committee in the Notes section of the PowerPoint.Note:You may create or assume any fictitious names, data, or scenarios that have not been established throughout this assignment for a realistic flow of communication.
   3. Use a professional, technically written style to graphically convey the information.

 

 

 

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, andlanguage and writing skills, using the following rubric.Points: 210Term Paper: VirtualizationCriteriaUnacceptableBelow 70% FFair70-79% CProficient80-89% BExemplary90-100% ASection 1: Written Report1a. Compare andcontrast the top three(3) brands ofvirtualization softwareavailable. Focus yourefforts on componentssuch as standardconfiguration,hardware requirementsprice, and associatedcosts.Weight: 15%Did not submit orincompletelycompared andcontrasted the topthree (3) brandsof virtualizationsoftwareavailable. Did notsubmit orincompletelyfocused yourefforts oncomponents suchas standardconfiguration,hardwarerequirementsprice, andassociated costs.Partiallycompared andcontrasted the topthree (3) brandsof virtualizationsoftwareavailable.Partially focusedyour efforts oncomponents suchas standardconfiguration,hardwarerequirementsprice, andassociated costs.Satisfactorilycompared andcontrasted the topthree (3) brandsof virtualizationsoftwareavailable.Satisfactorilyfocused yourefforts oncomponents suchas standardconfiguration,hardwarerequirementsprice, andassociated costs.Thoroughlycompared andcontrasted the topthree (3) brands ofvirtualizationsoftwareavailable.Thoroughlyfocused yourefforts oncomponents suchas standardconfiguration,hardwarerequirementsprice, andassociated costs.1b. Examine the majorpros and major cons ofeach of the top three(3) software packagesavailable. Recommendthe virtualizationsoftware that you feelis most appropriate forthe organization.Provide a rationale foryour recommendation.Weight: 15%Did not submit orincompletelyexamined themajor pros andmajor cons ofeach of the topthree (3) softwarepackagesavailable. Did notsubmit orincompletelyrecommended thevirtualizationsoftware that youfeel is mostappropriate forthe organization.Did not submit orincompletelyprovided arationale for yourrecommendation.Partiallyexamined themajor pros andmajor cons ofeach of the topthree (3) softwarepackagesavailable.Partiallyrecommended thevirtualizationsoftware that youfeel is mostappropriate forthe organization.Partially provideda rationale foryourrecommendation.Satisfactorilyexamined themajor pros andmajor cons ofeach of the topthree (3) softwarepackagesavailable.Satisfactorilyrecommended thevirtualizationsoftware that youfeel is mostappropriate forthe organization.Satisfactorilyprovided arationale for yourrecommendation.Thoroughlyexamined themajor pros andmajor cons ofeach of the topthree (3) softwarepackagesavailable.Thoroughlyrecommended thevirtualizationsoftware that youfeel is mostappropriate for theorganization.Thoroughlyprovided arationale for yourrecommendation.1c. Explore the major Did not submit or Partially explored SatisfactorilyThoroughly