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IT Career JumpStart: An Introduction to PC Hardware, Software, and Networking
Publisher: Sybex
Pub. Date: January 18, 2012
Print ISBN: 978-1-118-20615-7
Web ISBN: 1-118206-15-0
Pages in Print Edition: 360
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Overview
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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"Let down" - by Anonymous on 15-MAY-2012
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I read the first 5 chapters, and skipped to one of the later chapters to learn a little bit about Active Directory and how it works. As someone new to the IT field, I have been reading many books to teach myself, and this is by far one of the most poorly put together and thought out. There is no consistency in the depth to which each topic is covered. Particularly the subjects focused on internal computer hardware, much of the terminology assumes that you have a thorough understanding of the material, which contradicts the purpose of the book. To make matters worse, the author barely describes the functions of many different devices, such as L1, L2, and L3 cache, so the reader has no better understanding of how things are supposed to work than before reading the book.
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