Virtual Systems and Services - ITCC-403 BSIT SS1 (2022-2026) Semester #7 Final Exam - Fall 2025

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Virtual Systems and Services - ITCC-403

BSIT SS1 (2022-2026)

Semester #7 Final Exam -

Fall 2025

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Total Marks: 40

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Time Allowed: 120 Minutes

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Section A - Short Questions (5 marks each - Total: 20

marks)

1. What is hardware acceleration in hypervisors? Mention one real-world

application.

2. Explain the architecture and key features of Microsoft Hyper-V.

3. Differentiate between a Standard Switch (vSS) and a Distributed Switch

(vDS) conceptually.

4. How does Motion contribute to zero-downtime operations?

Section B - Long Questions (10 marks each — Total:

20 marks)

1. Explain:

• Why centralized management is critical in large virtual environments.

• Core capabilities of Center.

• How vCenter improves scalability, efficiency, and administrative control.

2. Explain the concept of shared storage in VMware virtualization. Include:

• Why shared storage is needed.

aggro. Types of shared storage: SAN, NAS, and vAN.

• Key features and use cases of each type.

• Role in VM migration, High Availability (HA), and centralized

management.