Chapter 1 - Introduction to Information Technology CMIT100 Chapter 1 - Introduction to Information Technology

Learning Objectives Describe and differentiate between types of IT careers. Describe the set of skills required to succeed in IT. Introduce the types of hardware found in a computer system. Describe and differentiate between the components of a computer system: hardware, software, and users.

How do you spell IT? What is Information Technology?

Administrator Roles in IT System Administrator Network Administrator Database Administrator Web Administrator Web Developer Security Administrator

Common System Administration Tasks Account Management Password Management File Protection Management Installing and configuring Hardware Troubleshooting Hardware Installing and configuring Software Documentation, support, and training System programming Security

Where is IT? Everywhere Often outsourced

Types of IT Programs Certificate Programs Associates Bachelors Masters Certifications CCNA MSCE Etc.

Unethical Behavior Spying on others (e-mail, web browsing habits, examining files) Setting up backdoor accounts to illegally access computer systems Illegally downloading software or files, or encouraging/permitting others to do so Performing theft or sabotage because of your system administration access

Examples of different types of computers [Instructor selected image of different types of computers included here]

Major Components of Computers Processor Storage Short Term RAM Long Term Disk, Flash, etc.

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