System Implementation and Maintenance
10:34 PM (CST)
Assignment Details
Assignment Description
In your own words, answer this unit's discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words), and respond to at least two peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).
After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Discussion Board link under the My Work heading above to open the Discussion Board and make your post.
Assignment Details
Verbania executives have heard that virtualization is the "holy grail" of IT infrastructures. Conduct some research on virtualization, and discuss the following:
In your opinion, why is virtualization perceived as the holy grail of IT? How can virtualization help Verbania? What are the security considerations? How does it compare with cloud computing? Will you recommend virtualization for Verbania?
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Discussion Board Reminders:
Must have three posts: A main post and two replies to peers. First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week. Second and third post: Must be posted on a different day from the first post.
Connect to content: At least one post must refer to course learning materials. See the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards for help with connecting to the content. Engaging in class discussions: For more information on making the most of your class dialog, review the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards.
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria Proficient Descriptor Points
Quality of Main Post
24 Points Total
Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements: • Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question (6 points) • Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (6 points) • Delivers a thoughtful response, demonstrating insights and reflections (6 points) • Connects to both key content concepts and personal experiences (6 points)
/24 pts.
Response to Peers
24 Points Total
• Responds to a minimum of two peers (12 points per response) o Substantive response (6 points) o Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include (6 points):
Provides additional resources Connects to key concepts Shares personal or professional experiences Contributes new information or perspective Presents a competing viewpoint
/24 pts.
Support from Learning Resources
6 Points Total
At least one post refers to course learning resources. /6 pts.
Professional Writing
6 points Total
Response is wellorganized, clear, and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.
Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others. /6 pts.
Total 60 points possible /60 pts.
Reading Assignment Assignment Objectives
Demonstrate the ability to serve as a collaborative member of an IT project team.
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Unit 5 Discussion Board
Assignment Overview
Unit: System Implementation and Maintenance Due Date: Tue,3/2/21 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible: 60 Points Earned: Deliverable Length: See assignment details.
Type: Discussion Board
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10:34 PM (CST)
Assignment Details
Assignment Description
In your own words, answer this unit's discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words), and respond to at least two peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).
After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Discussion Board link under the My Work heading above to open the Discussion Board and make your post.
Assignment Details
Verbania executives have heard that virtualization is the "holy grail" of IT infrastructures. Conduct some research on virtualization, and discuss the following:
In your opinion, why is virtualization perceived as the holy grail of IT? How can virtualization help Verbania? What are the security considerations? How does it compare with cloud computing? Will you recommend virtualization for Verbania?
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Discussion Board Reminders:
Must have three posts: A main post and two replies to peers. First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week. Second and third post: Must be posted on a different day from the first post.
Connect to content: At least one post must refer to course learning materials. See the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards for help with connecting to the content. Engaging in class discussions: For more information on making the most of your class dialog, review the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards.
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria Proficient Descriptor Points
Quality of Main Post
24 Points Total
Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements: • Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question (6 points) • Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (6 points) • Delivers a thoughtful response, demonstrating insights and reflections (6 points) • Connects to both key content concepts and personal experiences (6 points)
/24 pts.
Response to Peers
24 Points Total
• Responds to a minimum of two peers (12 points per response) o Substantive response (6 points) o Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include (6 points):
Provides additional resources Connects to key concepts Shares personal or professional experiences Contributes new information or perspective Presents a competing viewpoint
/24 pts.
Support from Learning Resources
6 Points Total
At least one post refers to course learning resources. /6 pts.
Professional Writing
6 points Total
Response is wellorganized, clear, and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.
Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others. /6 pts.
Total 60 points possible /60 pts.
Reading Assignment Assignment Objectives
Demonstrate the ability to serve as a collaborative member of an IT project team.
Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time.
Legend Extra Credit View Assignment Rubric
Unit 5 Discussion Board
Assignment Overview
Unit: System Implementation and Maintenance Due Date: Tue,3/2/21 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible: 60 Points Earned: Deliverable Length: See assignment details.
Type: Discussion Board
Go To:
Looking for tutoring? Go to Smarthinking
Assignment Details Learning Materials Reading Assignment
My Work:
Online Deliverables: Discussion Board