Question Paper Code : 50455
B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, APRIL/MAY 2024.
Fifth/Sixth Semester
Computer Science and Engineering
CCS 372 — VIRTUALIZATION
(Common to : Computer Science and Design/Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)/Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)/Computer and Communication Engineering/Artificial Intelligence and Data Science/Computer Science and Business Systems/Information Technology)
(Regulations 2021)
Answer ALL questions.
PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 marks)
- 1.
Define Cloud Computing.
- 2.
Mention the limitations of virtualization.
- 3.
What is a Virtual Machine?
- 4.
Write the advantages of using virtual machines.
- 5.
Define VLAN.
- 6.
List out the functions of network virtualization.
- 7.
Mention the risks in storage virtualization.
- 8.
Write about the different types of storage virtualization.
- 9.
Define Microsoft Hyper-V.
- 10.
Write briefly on the virtualization technologies offered by Google.
PART B — (5 × 13 = 65 marks)
- 11.(a)
Explain in detail about types of hardware virtualization.
- Or
- (b)
What is Hypervisor? Explain in detail about the types of hypervisors.
- 12.(a)
Explain in detail about types of server virtualization.
- Or
- (b)
Elucidate the types of Desktop Virtualization in detail.
- 13.(a)
What is Network virtualization? List out the advantages and tools of the Network virtualization.
- Or
- (b)
Write short notes on:
- (i)WAN Architecture(7)
- (ii)WAN Virtualization.(6)
- 14.(a)
Define memory virtualization and explain how it differs from physical memory. Discuss the key benefits of memory virtualization in terms of resource management and system performance.
- Or
- (b)
Write short notes on:
- (i)Storage Area Network(5)
- (ii)Network Attached Storage(4)
- (iii)Redundant Array of Independent Disks.(4)
- 15.(a)
Discuss the features and capabilities of VMWare virtualization technology. Highlight its role in enterprise environments and key benefits for organizations implementing VMWare.
- Or
- (b)
Explain the features and advantages of IBM PowerVM. Discuss its role in vitualizing resources on IBM's Power Systems.
PART C — (1 × 15 = 15 marks)
- 16.(a)
Explain about virtualization for Linux and Windows and NT Platform. Design the process of Live Migration of VM from one host to another.
- Or
- (b)
Highlight the key points and identity the distinctions in different approaches of virtualization levels. Discuss their relative advantages, short comings and limitations. Also identify example systems implemented at each level.