The document discusses a system scenario for Windows Server configuration at Cybixx, a manufacturer and distributor of vending machines. Cybixx currently has headquarters in Atlanta with physical and virtual servers running workloads. It also has distribution centers in Boise and Boulder each with file and print servers. The systems administrator is tasked with expanding IT services to a new distribution center in Akron and updating Cybixx's IT infrastructure accordingly. Virtual servers offer benefits over traditional physical servers like scalability, security, simplified management and efficient use of resources. However, virtual servers require upfront costs and experienced IT personnel for proper planning and support.

1. System Scenario
Windows Server Configuration
Michael Boddie
Windows Server Configuration
NTC/324
LaTrea Shine
January 29, 2018

8. -Welcome-
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Introduction
Gone are the days where organizations thought a server as a big
thing or bulky machines that can only be installed in data
centers
As a company we always tasked to find out which one is better
i.e. either virtual server or traditional set-up.

10. A virtual server is a server which shares software and hardware
resources with other operating system.
Most organizations are touting server virtualization as the
greatest thing an organization can invest. In the past we needed
server virtualization to perform every function such as e-
mailing, enterprise planning, and e-mail.
Server virtualization have allowed IT departments in various
organizations to consolidate multiple servers onto one machine.
Kumar, CIO at New York Institute of Technology has indicated
that virtual server offers efficiencies when running multiple
servers.
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Virtual server vs. traditional set-up
Virtual server offers a lot of benefits as compared to traditional
set-up these benefits are:
Scalability
Minimal downtime
Security
Simplified management
Disaster recovery
Efficient use of resources (Armstrong, 2007)

11. Scalability: Rather than Cybixx buying a new hardware every
time it is needed they need a new server, with a virtual sever,
they will be able to spin up a new server in far less time
Minimal downtime: If Cybixx have to work on host servers they
can simply move their virtual server to a new host
Security: In virtual server security is usually centralized
through the hypervisor software

12. Simplified management: With virtual server, Cybixx will be
able to log into one of their servers and manage all their servers
in that environment
Disaster and recovery: With a virtual server Cybixx will find it
easier and faster to restore a failed server
Efficient use of resources: Traditional set-up which is also
widely known as physical servers run at the capacity of 25
percent that means it leaves plently of leftover processing
power and memory but with virtual server only one sever will
be hosting multiple virtual servers
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Conclusion
Cybixx need to invest in virtual server as it offers enormous
benefits. The only challenges with virtual servers are:
Upfront cost
Require experienced IT personnel
Proper planning (Herington, 2006)

13. Upfront cost: To set-up Virtual server environment Cybixx need
to invest with about $1000. Additionally, the organization need
to invest in at least a SAN and two robust hosts
Experienced IT personnel: Due to complexity, virtual server
environment proper skillset to avoid future problems
Proper planning: Virtual servers require proper planning to
avoid redundancy
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References
Armstrong, B. (2007). Professional Microsoft Virtual server
2005. Indianapolis, Ind: Wiley Technology Pub.
Herington, D., & Jacquot, B. (2006). The HP virtual server

14. environment: Making the adaptive enterprise vision a reality in
your datacenter. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Prentice Hall PTR.

15. -Thank You-
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Use the following scenario:
You are the systems administrator for Cybixx, a manufacturer
and distributor of vending machines. Cybixx currently has three
facilities and is looking to expand to a fourth.
As a Systems administrator, you are responsible for all server
hardware and software, all client desktop hardware and
software, and all networking equipment. You are also
responsible for the creation and maintenance of the
documentation for all systems.
Cybixx current infrastructure and facilities:
Atlanta, Georgia - Headquarters. Cybixx uses a partially
centralized IT infrastructure. The systems location at the
Atlanta office include:
· 5 physical Windows 2012 R2 servers
· 10 HYPER-V Windows 2012 R2 hosts running 78 Windows
2012 R2 guests
· DNS Services
· DCHP Services
· Active Directory Services
· A network 20 Mbs connection to the Cybixx MPLS cloud
· A 100 Mbs internet connection
· 25 Windows 10 desktops
Boise, Idaho. Cybixx has a Distribution Center located in Boise,
Idaho. The Distribution Center include:
· 2 physical Windows 2012 R2 servers for file service and
printing

16. · 10 Windows 10 desktops
· A 10 Mbs network connection to the Cybixx MPLS cloud
Boulder, Colorado. Cybixx has a Distribution Center located in
Boulder, Colorado. The Distribution Center include:
· 2 physical Windows 2012 R2 servers for file service and
printing
· 10 Windows 10 desktops
· A 10 Mbps network connection to the Cybixx MPLS cloud
Future Expansion: Cybixx has purchased a building for new
Distribution Center in Akron, Ohio. It is the Systems
Administrator's job to extend IT services to this location and
update the company's IT landscape appropriately.