About This Course
Course Objectives Understand computer hardware fundamentals and basic architecture. Identify various storage solutions, operating systems, and administrative software applications. Grasp networking concepts, internet structures, and e-commerce basics. Apply information security best practices and electronic protection techniques. Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to Computers Definition of a computer. Types of computers (Personal, Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone). Servers and Blade Servers. Mainframe Computers and Centralized Computing. Module 2: Computer Architecture and Components Understanding computer architecture and system state. Power Supply Unit (PSU), Motherboard, and Expansion Slots. Central Processing Unit (CPU): Intel and AMD processors. Memory (DRAM, SRAM, ROM) and memory modules (DIMM, SIMM). BIOS and CMOS chips and the Boot Process. Module 3: Storage Systems in Computer Solutions Hard Drive storage. Optical media (CDROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-DL) and Tape Backup. Additional storage: External drives, USB drives, and Flash storage. Solid State Drives (SSD). Cloud storage for files. Module 4: Input / Output Devices Peripherals and Input devices (Keyboard, Scanner, Camera, Microphone). Output devices (Monitors, Projectors, Printers, 3D Printers, Speakers). I/O Connection interfaces (USB, SCSI, HDMI, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort). Module 5: Computer Software Types of software and Operating Systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, Macintosh). Network Operating Systems (NOS). Application software (Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Database). Accounting software, Web Browsers, and Custom software. Module 6: Networking Fundamentals Understanding networks and transmission media (Cables and Wireless). Wireless standards (802.11) and Bluetooth technology. Networking devices (NIC, Modems, Repeaters, Hubs, Switches, Routers, Gateways). Module 7: Internet Technology and Concepts History and structure of the Internet. IP Addresses and Domain Name System (DNS). Intranets, Extranets, and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Internet connection methods (DSL, Fiber Optics, Mobile Internet). Module 8: E-Commerce E-commerce concepts and challenges. E-commerce models (B2B, B2C) and Online Auctions. Intellectual property and legalities in E-commerce. Module 9: Computer Security Measures Attack methods (DoS, Social Engineering, Brute Force, Viruses, Phishing). Security measures (Administrative, Physical, and Technological). Access controls: Passwords, Biometrics, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), and Firewalls.
