IT career jumpstart [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction to PC hardware, software, and networking / / Naomi J. Alpern, Joey Alpern, Randy Mulller

• Autore: Alpern Naomi J
• Pubblicazione: Indianapolis, Ind., : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2012
• Edizione: 1st edition
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (362 p.)
• Disciplina: 004; 021.65
• Soggetto topico: Computer input-output equipment; Computer software; Online social networks
• Altri autori: AlpernJoey MullerRandy
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: IT 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 ; Chapter 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 ; Understanding 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 ; A 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 ; Layer 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 ; Windows Server 2008 R2
• Sommario/riassunto: A 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
• Titolo autorizzato: IT career jumpstart
• ISBN: 1-118-23299-2; 1-283-40223-8; 9786613402233; 1-118-22859-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910817950703321
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