Strategic decisions on technology selections for facilitating a network/systems laboratory using real options & total cost of ownership theories

Authors:
Kimfong Lei;Phillip T. Rawles
Affiliations:
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN;Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Venue:
CITC4 '03 Proceedings of the 4th conference on Information technology curriculum
Year:
2003

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Abstract

This paper addresses the selection of technologies that provide each student group a dedicated environment on a non-dedicated host machine. The authors investigated different combinations of enabling technologies and approaches, such as virtual machine technology, storage technology, and host operating system. Performance tests were developed and executed to profile the performance of the technologies. The results of this work provide an evaluation of the studied technologies and a selection guide for institutions to assist in technology selection to facilitate a system and networking laboratory.