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Discussion 1: Virtualization refers to the creation of a virtual form of computing resource such as software-based resources, hardware resources, server, and computer. One of the most common examples of virtualization include partitioning of a hard disk during installation of Operating System. Virtualization include Storage, software, Hardware, and Desktop virtualization (Pearlson, Saunders, & Galletta, 2020). Server virtualization is one of the widely used and involves pooling of resources from physical servers and dividing or partitioning them into many virtual servers. Some of the advantages of include multiple systems where many applications are run, management of power where utilization of power is utilized, and improvement in resources utilization. Besides, virtualization improves on the availability of the system and scalability in line with requirements of time. Another advantage is gaining better performance from resources in the current computing components, saving money on hardware, and boosting on the security of virtual machine (Pearlson, Saunders, & Galletta, 2020). I agree with the presented advantages in the text since they cover the key benefits that accrues to an organization after it has gone virtual. Security Concerns of Virtual sprawl Some of the security issues that concerns virtual sprawl include social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter where employees could expose the data of the organization. Another concern is the security of the virtualized infrastructures and virtual servers. There is also a challenge of managing oversight and responsibility (Pearlson, Saunders, & Galletta, 2020). References Pearlson, K., Saunders, C., Galletta, D. (2020). Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach, 7th Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 978-1119560562 Discussion 2: There has been a tremendous demand and increase in popularity of technologies such as virtualization and cloud computing. Virtualization is the baseline for the delivery of Infrastructure as a Service that separates machines, applications, network, and data from the constraints of the hardware. Cloud computing has gained popularity among the IT companies due to cost-effective services, flexibility, and agility of services being offered at Infrastructure, platform, and software level. Benefits of Virtualization Software Many systems Through virtualization, one can run multiple applications even through different operating system by use of the same physical hardware. Reduces the expenses of IT Use of the non-virtual environment is not efficient since the consumption of the application on the server, and the computer is sitting idle and not used for other applications. Through the virtualized environment, the single physical server changes into multiple virtual machines which could have varied operating systems running different applications while being hosted on a single server (Pearlson, Saunders, & Galletta, 2020). Increases efficiency and Productivity Through a few servers, the IT teams can reduce the time spent in maintaining the physical hardware. One can install, update, and carry out the maintenance on the server instead of going through a cumbersome process of updating the server. Virtual Server sprawl results from how simple it is in creating virtual machines. For instance, it can occur when users clone a virtual machine or by saving operating systems and application versions to be used later, and there are no proper controls. Server virtualization is enhanced by the need for consolidation, even if virtual machines uncontrolled proliferation can have a negative result (Pearlson, Saunders, & Galletta, 2020). Virtual sprawl wastes software resources and physical servers, thereby resulting in burdened IT with increased security risk and manual processes. References Pearlson, K., Saunders, C., Galletta, D. (2020). Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach, 7th Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 978-1119560562