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Lesson 3 IT Infrastructure Flashcards

1
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an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.

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Computers

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a computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network

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Servers

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3
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the linking of computers to allow them to operate interactively

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Networking

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the quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer, being stored and transmitted in the form of electrical signals and recorded on magnetic, optical, or mechanical recording media. Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis

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Data

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5
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is a highly realistic digital representation of a data center (primarily).

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Virtual facilities

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6
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The term virtual in Virtual Facility refers to the use of the word as in _________ rather than the abstraction of computer resources as in platform virtualization

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Virtual Reality

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7
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the programs and other operating information used by a computer

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Software

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8
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a series of interdependent operations carried out by computer

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Processes

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9
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are generally adopted by a governance body within an organization

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Policies

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10
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provide (an organization, business, etc.) with staff

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Staffing

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the action of teaching a person or animal a skill or type of behavior

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Training

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12
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refers to all the measures that are taken to protect a place, or to ensure that only people with permission enter it or leave it

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Security

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13
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is any service made available to users on demand via the Internet from a cloud computing provider’s server as opposed to being provided from a company’s own on-premises servers

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Cloud-based services

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14
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Cloud services are designed to provide easy, scalable access to applications, resources and services, and are fully managed by a ___________.

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cloud services provider

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15
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refers to the composite hardware, software, network resources and services required for the existence, operation and management of an enterprise IT environment.

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IT infrastructure

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16
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This allows an organization to deliver IT solutions and services to its employees, partners and/or customers and is usually internal to an organization and deployed within owned facilities.

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IT infrastructure

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17
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Seven major components of Infrastructure

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Computer hardware platforms
Operating system platforms
Enterprise and other software applications
Data management and storage
Networking and telecommunications platform
Internet platforms
Consulting and system integration services

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18
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platforms include client machines and server machines, as well as modern mainframes produced by IBM

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  1. Computer hardware platforms
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include platforms for client computers, dominated by Windows operating systems, and servers, dominated by the various forms of the UNIX operating system or Linux.

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  1. Operating system platforms
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20
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are software that manage the resources and activities of the computer and act as an interface for the user.

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Operating systems

21
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applications include SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, and middleware software that are used to link a firm’s existing application systems.

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  1. Enterprise and other software applications
22
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is handled by database management software and storage devices include traditional storage methods, such as disk arrays and tape libraries, and newer network-based storage technologies such as storage area networks (SANs).

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  1. Data management and storage
23
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These connect multiple storage devices on dedicated high-speed networks.

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storage area networks (SANs).

24
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include Windows server operating systems, Novell, Linux, and UNIX.

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Networking and telecommunications platforms

25
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Nearly all LAN and many wide area networks (WANs) use the ______ standards for networking

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TCP/IP

26
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This infrastructure includes the hardware, software and services to maintain corporate Web sites, intranets, and extranets, including Web hosting services and Web software application development tools

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Internet platforms

27
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maintains a large Web server, or series of servers, and provides fee-paying subscribers with space to maintain their Web sites.

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Web hosting service

28
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are relied on for integrating a firm’s legacy systems with new technology and infrastructure and providing expertise in implementing new infrastructure along with relevant changes in business processes, training, and software integration.

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Consulting and system integration services

29
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These systems are generally older transaction processing systems created for mainframe computers that continue to be used to avoid the high cost of replacing or redesigning them.

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Legacy systems

30
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is a group of technologies that are used as a base upon which other applications, processes or technologies are developed.

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Platform

31
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In personal computing, this is the basic hardware (computer) and software (operating system) on which software applications can be run.

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Platform

32
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The exploding power of computer hardware and networking technology has dramatically changed how businesses organize their computing power, putting more of this power on networks and mobile handheld devices.

The seven hardware trends include: (and actually there’s more I guess)

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  • emerging mobile digital platform
  • grid computing
  • virtualization
  • cloud computing
  • green computing
  • high-performance/power-saving processors
  • autonomic computing

• Quantum Computing

33
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Contemporary Software Platform Trends

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Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
IoT (Internet of Things)
Immersive Technologies
Progressive Web Applications
5G Network
34
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became the talk of the town with the introduction of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Blockchain is intensively used in the finance sector, it is now also being applied in banking, finance, media and publishing, and healthcare software development

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Blockchain

35
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is covering a broad range of devices that are connected to the internet. Whether these devices are in customer or industrial domains, IoT applications have spread to all of them. This trend is emerging all around us- from smart air conditioners to Bluetooth trackers and home-assistants, internet-connected devices are no longer restricted to computers and smartphones

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Internet of Things (IoT)

36
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These are the most interesting new and major technology trends which include Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality which is a combination of AR and VR. These interesting new technologies in software development have a huge market. The market size of these latest technologies in market is growing at an accelerated velocity, you can see it in this graph

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Immersive Technologies

37
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Websites offer the convenience of being accessible from any browser while apps can fully embrace the hardware and software capabilities of their native platform. PWAs have combined the best of both worlds. These apps integrate new web technologies into a solution that makes it easy to create powerful multi-platform web-based tools.

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Progressive Web Applications

38
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PWAs are different from regular apps and the integral part of every PWA is a browser script that runs in the background, separate from the web page, called the ________.

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Service Worker

39
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This one is one of the most anticipated and latest technological developments of this decade. It is one of the most practically useful among the latest software technologies list. It is present in selected cities and areas for now but it will be available to the general public in 2020. 20 Gbps high-speed wireless connectivity will be available in your pockets.

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5G Network

40
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Security of data is very important and proper data management helps in ensuring that _________________________________

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vital data is never lost and is protected inside the organization

41
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T/F: Data security is an essential part of data management. It protects employees and companies from various data losses, thefts, and breaches.

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True

42
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is the function of planning, controlling, and delivering data effectively in an organization.

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Data Management

43
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Data management includes the following functions:

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practicing the disciplines in the development,
execution, and supervision of plans,
programs, policies and practices that protect, control, deliver and enhance the quality and value of data and information in the organization.

44
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Benefits of Data Management to Companies

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Minimized Errors
Efficiency Improvements
Protection from Data Related Problems and Risks
Data Quality Improvement

45
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Effective data management helps in minimizing potential errors and reducing the damages caused by bad data. The greater occurrence of processes like copy-paste, drag and drop, and linking of documents, the greater the likelihood of data errors. Therefore, an effective data management strategy and data quality initiative must be implemented to better control the health of a business’ most valuable asset.

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Minimized Errors

46
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If your data is properly managed, updated, and enhanced, its accessibility and your organizational efficiency will increase exponentially. However, If the data is inaccurate, mismanaged or error-prone, it can waste tremendous time and resources.

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Efficiency Improvements

47
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Security of data is very important and proper data management helps in ensuring that vital data is never lost and is protected inside the organization. Data security is an essential part of data management. It protects employees and companies from various data losses, thefts, and breaches.

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Protection from Data Related Problems and Risks

48
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Better data management helps in improving data quality and access. Therefore, better search results are obtained in a company with better and faster access to the organization’s data, which can aid in decision making.

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Data Quality Improvement

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