F23 IN4023 Lab 1 - Setting up the Strategic Outsourcing Service for the Virtual Data Center

F23 IN4023 Lab 1 - Setting up the Strategic Outsourcing Service for the Virtual Data Center

Hand In for this Lab:

Grading Rubric for Lab 1:

Answers each question fully (5 points each)

Provides clear and relevant examples (5 points each)

Demonstrates understanding of key concepts (5 points each)

Writing is clear, organized and free of errors (5 points)

Score: 25-30 Points: Exceeds Expectations

The response thoroughly answers each question with well-chosen, relevant examples that clearly demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts related to virtual data centers. Writing is well-organized, clear and free of errors. This work clearly goes above and beyond expectations.

20-24 Points: Meets Expectations The response adequately answers each question and provides relevant examples, showing an understanding of most key concepts. Writing is organized with minimal errors. This work meets all assignment requirements.

15-19 Points: Approaching Expectations

The response answers most questions and provides some examples, but understanding of concepts may be incomplete or examples could be more relevant. Writing is generally clear but could be better organized and may contain some errors. Additional work is needed to fully meet expectations.

14 Points or Less: Does Not Meet Expectations

The response is incomplete, answers few questions fully, lacks relevant examples or demonstrates gaps in understanding of key concepts. Writing requires improvement in clarity, organization or contains significant errors. This work does not adequately address the assignment requirements.

Purpose of this Lab:

Set up your Team Trello Board.

5 questions for students to address in your Team Trello Board for Lab 1:

What are some of the key business drivers pushing organizations to adopt virtual data centers? How can virtualization help companies become more agile and responsive? Go and research some case study companies to reference.

Discuss some of the technical benefits of virtual data centers, such as improved resource utilization, operational efficiency, and business continuity. Provide examples to illustrate these benefits.

As a cloud/virtualization specialist, what skills and experience would you highlight to show how you could help a company successfully implement and manage a virtual data center?

The article mentions virtual data centers can reduce hardware costs by up to 40%. In your opinion, what are some other potential cost savings from adopting this technology? Another factor other than hardware is SRE: Safety and Reliability Engineering: Case Study: South West Airlines:

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What security and compliance considerations should IT leaders keep in mind when implementing a virtual data center? How can risks be mitigated?

For the simulation, key points to convey about virtual data centers are increased talent access, higher hardware/software utilization, and reduced costs. Participants should factor these benefits into their services buy/sell scenarios and business strategy.

In our Lab One business simulation worth 5% of your final mark.

For Lab 1: I want to see Teaming and Collaboration in the TRELLO Board.

Come up with a team leadership dynamic that fully engages the interests, enthusiasm, and contributions of all team members.