Title: Compare technologies that support cloud virtualization.
Course: Cybersecurity Systems Technology, Advanced (10109-IV) > Section: Exploring Network Architecture

Comparison should include the following:

- Virtualization
  - Virtual switches
  - Virtual routers
  - Virtual firewall
  - Virtual vs. physical Network Interface Cards (NICs)
  - Software-defined networking

- Storage area network
  - Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI)
  - Jumbo frame
  - Fiber Channel
  - Network attached storage

- Cloud concepts
  - Public IaaS, SaaS, PaaS
  - Private IaaS, SaaS, PaaS
  - Hybrid IaaS, SaaS, PaaS
  - Community IaaS, SaaS, PaaS

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the advantage of network attached storage (NAS)?
- What is a hypervisor?
- What is the difference between a virtual and a physical router?
- How does one secure cloud services?