Page 1 You work for a large manufacturing company which currently hosts several dozen Windows Server systems installed on rackmount servers, some of which host custom Web apps that are used by computers across the entire organization. There are plans to expand in the next year, and the number of servers and clients is expected to double. As part of this expansion, the organization is considering shifting to an environment that involves virtualization for many of its current and future Windows Server operating systems. Additionally, the organization is considering hosting its custom Web apps within containers, possibly within the cloud. The IT manager has asked for your input regarding the benefits of adopting virtualization and containers within the organization. Create a one-page report detailing the benefits that virtualization and containers could bring to your organization over the next year. If possible, relay your ideas within a small group of peers to create the contents of the report. PAGE 2 As the IT administrator for a small organization with 60 Windows clients, you are tasked with introducing a new server running Windows Server 2019. This new server should provide single sign-on for the users in your network, as well as host a third-party app that stores its data within a Microsoft SQL Server database. What considerations must you keep in mind when planning the requirements of this new Windows Server 2019 system from a software and hardware point of view? Create a one-page memo that lists these considerations.
