Corrections pt2 Flashcards
What does a file server do
Allows files to be shared across a network
Why do you need more than one web server
To access more web pages than one web server can handle
What is a host machine
A physical computer running a hypervisor
What is a guest machine
A virtual computer running on a host machine
What is virtual storage
When data is stored outside the local machine
Why do organisations use virtualisation or cloud
-Cloud for temporarily increasing the number of available servers
-Virtualisation to have off site access to a system
Why don’t organisations use virtualisation or cloud
Security risks and unavailability through network issues
Why is a hybrid system useful
Gains the benefits of a virtual system and critical systems
What is a gateway device
A device that is connected to multiple networks
What is an IP address
A unique number used to identify devices on the internet
