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

Alpern, Naomi J. (author.). Alpern, Joey, (author.). Muller, Randy, (author.).

Summary: A practical approach for anyone looking to enter the IT workforceBefore 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 can be lear.

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ISBN: 1118206150
ISBN: 9781118206157
ISBN: 1118265726
ISBN: 9781118265727
ISBN: 1118232992
ISBN: 9781118232996
ISBN: 1118228596
ISBN: 9781118228593
Physical Description: 1 online resource
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Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : John Wiley & Sons, ©2012.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

The computer's brain : processors and memory -- Storing your files : data storage -- Data movement : input/output devices -- Hardware configuration -- Desktop operating system : a comparison -- Command Shell 101 : basics every administrator should know -- Graphical interface : Windows 7 basics -- A communications framework -- Network models -- Data-link and network layer protocols -- Network operating systems : a comparison -- Windows Server 2008 R2 origins and platforms -- Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 active directory domain services -- Account management -- File and print management.

Source of Description Note:

Online resurce; title from PDF title page (EBL, viewed May 21, 2013).