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?