Question

Using virtualization comes with many advantages, one of them being performance. Which of these is NOT another realistic advantage of using virtualization over dedicated hardware?a. There are improvements in security and high availability during outage.b. There are cost benefits.c. Maintenance and updates are simplified or eliminated.d. There are fewer points of failure.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. There are improvements in security and high availability during outage

Explanation:

Virtualization occurs when data that could be in several formats (for example, storage devices) are made to appear real through a software. There are virtualization providers who act as third-party between users and the original manufacturers of the software. While virtualization has received wide popularity in recent times because of the several advantages it offers of which cost-saving is included, it also has some disadvantages. One of them from the options provided is the possibility of a security breach and its uncertain availability.

The security breach arises because of the proliferation of information on the virtual space. This information can be accessed by unauthorized hackers. Also since third-party providers are the usual providers of virtualization services, the availability depends on them because if they shut down, users can no longer access the software.