You have read about server virtualization and cloud computing in chapter 6 of your textbook. For your written assignment this week, complete a case study of the organization you work for (use a hypothetical or other organization if more applicable) that will address the following prompts:

  Describe the organizations environment, and evaluate its preparedness for virtualization.

Explain Microsoft (or another product) licensing for virtualized environments.

Recommend a configuration for shared storage; make sure to discuss the need for high availability and redundancy for virtualization for the organization.

Explain Windows Azure capabilities for virtual machines and managing a hybrid cloud, including Windows Azures Internet as a Service (IaaS) and storage capabilities

Make a recommendation for cloud computer use in the organization, including a justification for your recommendations.