IT career jumpstart an introduction to PC hardware, software, and networking

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Alpern, Naomi J. (-)
Other Authors: Alpern, Joey, Muller, Randy
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Indianapolis, Ind. : John Wiley & Sons Inc 2012.
Edition:1st edition
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627993606719
Table of Contents:
  • 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