An IS auditor reviewed the business case for a proposed investment to virtualize an organization's server infrastructure.
Which of the following is MOST likely to be included among the benefits in the project proposal?
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A. B. C. D.C.
The proposed investment to virtualize an organization's server infrastructure is likely to have several benefits, including:
A. Fewer operating system licenses: Virtualization allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server. This means that fewer physical servers are required, resulting in lower operating costs and, consequently, fewer operating system licenses.
B. Better efficiency of logical resources: Virtualization enables the allocation of logical resources (such as CPU, memory, and storage) to multiple virtual machines, making it possible to optimize the use of resources. This, in turn, results in better efficiency of logical resources and can lead to cost savings.
C. Reduced hardware footprint: Virtualization reduces the number of physical servers required, which means a reduced hardware footprint. This can lead to lower costs associated with hardware maintenance, power consumption, and cooling, among others.
D. Less memory and storage space: Virtualization allows the pooling of memory and storage resources across multiple virtual machines. This can result in less memory and storage space being required per virtual machine, which can lead to cost savings.
Of the options given, option C, reduced hardware footprint, is most likely to be included among the benefits in the project proposal. However, it is worth noting that all of the options listed are potential benefits of virtualizing an organization's server infrastructure.