LEADER 05557nam 2200721Ia 450 001 9910461180703321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-118-23299-2 010 $a1-283-40223-8 010 $a9786613402233 010 $a1-118-22859-6 035 $a(CKB)2670000000138092 035 $a(EBL)818168 035 $a(OCoLC)769342381 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000637245 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11432317 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000637245 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10678214 035 $a(PQKB)10760879 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC818168 035 $a(CaSebORM)9781118228593 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL818168 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10523275 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL340223 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000138092 100 $a20120126d2012 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aIT career jumpstart$b[electronic resource] $ean introduction to PC hardware, software, and networking /$fNaomi J. Alpern, Joey Alpern, Randy Mulller 205 $a1st edition 210 $aIndianapolis, Ind. $cJohn Wiley & Sons Inc$d2012 215 $a1 online resource (362 p.) 300 $aIncludes index. 311 $a1-118-20615-0 327 $aIT Career Jumpstart; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Computer's Brain: Processors and Memory; Introduction to Processors; The Intel Processor Lineup; Stacking Up the Competition; Using Multiprocessor and Multicore Computers; Physical Memory; Bus Architecture; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 2: Storing Your Files: Data Storage; Keys to Data Storage; Understanding Hard Drive Basics; Performance with SDD Drives; Performance with SCSI Drives; Organizing Disks; Understanding Partition Types; A Primer on Disk Drive Configurations; Types of Offline Data Storage; Terms to Know; Review Questions 327 $aChapter 3: Data Movement: Input/Output DevicesUnderstanding Ports; Understanding Monitors; Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse; Touch Screens; Making Remote Connections; Choosing a Printer; Choosing PC Cards; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 4: Hardware Configuration; Installing Hardware; Installing Software Drivers; Updating Software Drivers; Handling Interrupts; Using Base Memory and Identifying System Resources; Using I/O Memory; Using DMA; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 5: Desktop Operating Systems: A Comparison; In The Beginning: Understanding DOS; Understanding Windows 327 $aUnderstanding Unix and LinuxApple Operating Systems; Dual-Booting between OSs; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 6: Command Shell 101: Basics Every Administrator Should Know; Introducing the Command-Line Interface; Creating a Directory Structure; Copying and Moving Files; Using Command-Line Wildcards; Understanding File Attributes; Changing the Time and Date; Using Timesaving Keyboard Shortcuts; Introducing PowerShell; Understanding PowerShell Modules and Snap-Ins; PowerShell Functions and Scripts; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 7: Graphical Interface: Windows 7 Basics 327 $aA Quick IntroductionIntroduction to the Windows 7 Desktop; Using the Start Button; Managing the Computer's Settings: Appearance and Personalization; Accessing the Computer Window; Accessing Network Resources; Using the Recycle Bin; Creating Shortcuts; Using Wizards; Using Windows Explorer; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 8: A Communications Framework; Understanding OSI Model Basics; Data Transfer in the OSI Model; Layer 1: The Physical Layer; Layer 2: The Data-Link Layer; Layer 3: The Network Layer; Layer 4: The Transport Layer; Layer 5: The Session Layer 327 $aLayer 6: The Presentation LayerLayer 7: The Application Layer; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 9: Network Models; Considering Peer-to-Peer Networks; Viewing Network Configurations for Windows 7 Computers; Considering Client-Server Networks; The Directory Services Model; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 10: Data-Link and Network Layer Protocols; Introduction to Topologies; Ethernet Communication Architecture; Using TCP/IP; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 11: Network Operating Systems: A Comparison; Introduction to an NOS; Windows Server 2003 R2; Windows Server 2008 327 $aWindows Server 2008 R2 330 $aA practical approach for anyone looking to enter the IT workforce Before candidates can begin to prepare for any kind of certification, they need a basic understanding of the various hardware and software components used in a computer network. Aimed at aspiring IT professionals, this invaluable book strips down a network to its bare basics, and discusses this complex topic in a clear and concise manner so that IT beginners can confidently gain an understanding of fundamental IT concepts. In addition, a base knowledge has been established so that more advanced topics and technologies c 606 $aComputer input-output equipment 606 $aComputer software 606 $aOnline social networks 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aComputer input-output equipment. 615 0$aComputer software. 615 0$aOnline social networks. 676 $a004 676 $a021.65 700 $aAlpern$b Naomi J$0956974 701 $aAlpern$b Joey$0956975 701 $aMuller$b Randy$0956976 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910461180703321 996 $aIT career jumpstart$92167363 997 $aUNINA