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

2. 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.

3. How do you spell IT?
What is Information Technology?

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

5. 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

6. Where is IT?
Everywhere
Often outsourced

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

8. Unethical Behavior
Spying on others ( , 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

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

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

11. Creative Commons Statement