IT Career JumpStart: An Introduction to PC Hardware, Software, and Networking (Jumpstart (Sybex)) - Softcover

Alpern, Naomi J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118206150 ISBN 13: 9781118206157

Verlag: Sybex, 2011

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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 can be learned over time.

• Includes a discussion of the key computer components, such as the processor and memory
• Covers the basics of data storage as well as the input/output process
• Zeroes in on basic hardware configuration including how to install hardware and software drivers
• Introduces various computer operating systems, including the Windows OS family, Linux, and Mac.
• Looks at basic networking concepts and design

IT Career JumpStart is an ideal starting point for anyone looking for a career in IT but doesn't know where to start.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Naomi J. Alpern, A+, Network+ MCSE, MCT, currently works for Microsoft Consulting Services as a Senior Consultant specializing in Unified Communications and IT architecture and planning.

Joey Alpern currently works as an independent consultant specializing in web development and database component integration.

Randy Muller, MCT, MCSE, MCITP, is an independent trainer and author specializing in Unified Communications, Office 365, and IT security.

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Launch Your IT Career&;Quickly and Effectively

Demand for IT professionals who can design and maintain networks is skyrocketing. If you want to launch a career in this rapidly growing field, this practical guide is your best first step. Thoroughly covering the fundamentals of PC hardware, software, and networking, this focused book is a clear and concise introduction to basic concepts from a team of experienced authors who understand just what newcomers to the field need to know. Inside, you'll learn:

• The nuts and bolts of PCs&;processors and memory

• Data fundamentals, including storage, input, output, and devices

• Basic hardware configurations and Windows 7 basics

• Various network models and layer protocols

• All about Windows Server 2008 R2 and Active Directory

• The essentials of account, file, and print management

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Sybex
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1118206150
• ISBN 13: 9781118206157
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 360
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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