Cloud computing and virtualization

 For your written assignment this week, complete a case study of the organization you work for (use a hypothetical or “other” organization if more applicable) that will address the following prompts: 

• Describe the organization’s environment, and evaluate its preparedness for virtualization. 
• Explain Microsoft (or another product) licensing for virtualized environments. 
• Recommend a configuration for shared storage; make sure to discuss the need for high availability and redundancy for virtualization for the organization. 
• Explain Windows Azure capabilities for virtual machines and managing a hybrid cloud, including Windows Azure’s Internet as a Service (IaaS) and storage capabilities 

Make a recommendation for cloud computer use in the organization, including a justification for your recommendations. 

Submit your midterm research paper as a single document. Your paper should meet the following requirements: 

• Be approximately four to six pages in length (1200-1800 words), not including the required cover page and reference page. 
• Follow APA7 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion. 
• Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least two scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook.