Many companies are undergoing server virtualization. This is the concept of putting multiple“virtual” servers onto one physical device. The payoffs can be significant: fewer servers, lesselectricity, less generated heat, less air conditioning, less infrastructure and administrationcosts, increased flexibility, less physical presence (that is, smaller server rooms), fastermaintenance of servers, and more. There are costs, of course, such as licensing thevirtualization software, labour costs in establishing the virtual servers onto a physical device,labour costs in updating tables, and access. But determining the return on investment can be achallenge. Some companies have lost money on server virtualization, while most would saythat they have gained a positive return on investment but have not really quantified theresults.(a) How might a company really determine the return on investment for server virtualization?

2. Many companies are undergoing server virtualization. This is the concept of putting multiple“virtual” servers onto one physical device. The payoffs can be significant: fewer servers, lesselectricity, less generated heat, less air conditioning, less infrastructure and administrationcosts, increased flexibility, less physical presence (that is, smaller server rooms), fastermaintenance of servers, and more. There are costs, of course, such as licensing thevirtualization software, labour costs in establishing the virtual servers onto a physical device,labour costs in updating tables, and access. But determining the return on investment can be achallenge. Some companies have lost money on server virtualization, while most would saythat they have gained a positive return on investment but have not really quantified theresults.(b) Is this a project that a systems analyst might be involved in? Why or why not?

A newly opened university would like to develop a student registration system (SRS) that can be deployed on any operating system. The new system will allow students to register for courses and view their semester results from any type of computer device. Lecturers will be able to access the system to sign in to access the courses that have been assigned to them as well as to record grades. The system should allow all courses offered by the university to be maintained up-to-date and can be accessible through the Internet. The registrar’s office will maintain course information and grades. At the beginning of each semester, students may request/ access a list of course offerings for the semester. Information about each course, such as lecturers, departments, and any prerequisites, will be included (by registrar’s office) to help students make informed decisions. The university should be able to allow students to sign in to select a number of course offerings for the semester. Each course…

What are the benefits of automating the process of installing and configuring server software, and how does one go about doing so? Do you feel that the automation of procedures might bring about any unintended consequences?