Course Description :
Core computing system architecture concepts, Core computing system organizing structures, Core technical components of computer-based systems, Role of IT infrastructure in a modern organization, Operating systems (Core operating systems functionality, Internal organization of an operating system, Types of devices that require and use operating systems, Multitasking and multithreading, File systems and storage, User interfaces, Operating system configuration, Securing an operating system, Virtualization of computing services), Networking (Types of networks, Core network components, TCP/IP model Physical layer: wired and wireless connectivity, Data link layer: Ethernet, Network layer: IP, IP addressing and routing, Transport layer: TCP, Application layer: core Internet application protocols, Network security and security devices, The Internet as a key networking platform, Network device configuration, Organizing storage on organizational networks, Data centers, Securing IT infrastructure (Principles of encryption and authentication, Component level security: clients, servers, storage network devices, data transport, applications, Perimeter security: firewalls, Using public networks for secure data transport: VPNs), The role of IT control and service management frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, etc.) in managing the organizational IT infrastructure, Ensuring business continuity, Grid computing, Cloud computing, computing as a service, System performance analysis and management, Purchasing of IT infrastructure technologies and services.
