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Computer Structure and Logic

David Prowse (Autor)

2nd edition
Pearson IT Certification (Hersteller)
978-0-13-351755-2 (ISBN)
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Computer Structure and Logic



Computer Structure and Logic, Second Edition gives you a complete overview of modern computer technology, from desktop and laptop PCs to mobile devices, hardware to operating systems, basic security to networking. Requiring no previous knowledge of computers, this textbook helps you build your knowledge and hands-on skills one easy step at a time.



The book starts by reviewing the history of computing and explaining what nearly all modern computers have in common, whether they are immensely powerful supercomputers, personal computers, or even smartphones. Next, it explains how computers process information, how hardware components are brought together in a working computer, and what happens "behind the scenes" when you turn on a computer.



Building on this essential hardware knowledge, the book then turns to software. You learn how modern operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and Android, work and how operating systems are organized, configured, and managed. You then learn how computers can be connected into networks such as the Internet, and how networked computers communicate using shared protocols such as TCP/IP.



Computer Structure and Logic introduces modern innovations that are reshaping computing for both businesses and individuals, including virtual and cloud computing. Next, it introduces the basics of computer and network security, showing how to protect computers, information, and services from unwanted intrusion, unauthorized access, and/or the modification or destruction of data. The text concludes with a full chapter on troubleshooting, including a complete six-step process for identifying and solving computer problems of all kinds.



Full of real-world practical examples, Computer Structure and Logic, Second Edition gives you foundational knowledge and skills for starting your career in information technology, and for taking your first steps toward official certification from leading organizations such as CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco.



Powerful features make learning about computers easier!

--Clear introductions describe the big ideas and show how they fit with what you've already learned

--Specific chapter objectives tell you exactly what you need to learn

--Key terms lists help you identify important terms, and a complete glossary helps you understand them

--Glossary defines more than 250 essential computing terms

--Notes point out important transitions, key connections to other topics, items that might otherwise be lost in the detail, and real-world application of the topic at hand

--Chapter Review Activities call on you to define key terms, answer review questions, and work through case studies to help you make sure you've learned the material



Coverage includes

--Basic computer concepts

--Computer math, measurement, and processing

--Motherboards and buses

--CPUs

--Memory and storage

--I/O devices and ports

--Operating a computer

--Operating systems: characteristics and interfaces

--Operating systems: architecture, configuration, and management

--Networks

--Virtualization and cloud computing

--Basic security

--Computer troubleshooting

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers

Chapter Outline

Objectives

History of Computers

The von Neumann Computer Model

Modern Computers

From Tubes to Transistors

Integrated Circuits

History of the PC

Birth of the Personal Computer

The IBM Personal Computer

The PC Industry Today

What Is a PC?

Who Controls PC Software?

Who Controls PC Hardware?

White-Box Systems

PC Design Guides

System Components

What Is a Mobile Computer?

Mobile Computer Hardware

Differences and Similarities Between Tablets and Laptops

Mobile Computer Software

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 1

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 2 Understanding Computer Math, Measurement, and Processing

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

Numbering Systems Used in Computers

Decimal Numbering System

Binary Numbering System

Converting Decimal Numbers to Binary

Hexadecimal Numbering System

Basic Boolean Operations

AND

OR

NOT

Mixed Boolean Operations

Measuring Data Transfer and Frequency

Bandwidth

Hertz (Hz)

How Computers Process Information

CPU

Working Storage

Permanent Storage

Input Devices

Output Devices

A Basic Example of Data Transfer Through the Computer

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 2

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 3 Motherboards and Buses

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

The Evolution of Motherboards

The 286 PC-Last of the 16-Bit Computers

The 386 PC-and the 32-Bit Age

Today's 64-Bit Computing

Other Examples of Modern Motherboards

Motherboard Components

The Core Components

The Chipset and Connecting Buses

Form Factors

I/O Ports and Front Panel Connectors

Expansion Buses

Drive Technologies

Installing Motherboards

Step-by-Step Motherboard Removal

Preparing the Motherboard for Installation (ATX)

Step-by-Step Motherboard Installation

Installing Adapter Cards

General Installation

Display Adapters

Video Capture Cards and TV Tuners

Sound Cards

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 3

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 4 The CPU

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

The Evolution of the CPU

How the CPU Operates

Cache Memory

Registers

Storing Data to RAM and the Hard Drive

The Four Steps of Processing

How the CPU Operates-Summary

CPU Technology

Clock Rate

Hyper-Threading

Multicore Technologies

Processor Throttling

MMX and SSE

VRM

32-Bit Versus 64-Bit Revisited

Sockets

Power Consumption

Cooling

Intel and AMD Processors

Intel Processors

AMD Processors

Overview of Processor Differences

Mobile Processors

Mobile CPUs and Manufacturers

ARM CPU Processing

Choosing the Best Processor for the Job

Custom PC Configurations

Other Important CPU Considerations

Installing and Upgrading Processors

Installing a CPU

Removing Older Heat Sinks

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 4

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 5 Memory and Storage

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

RAM Basics

RAM Types

SRAM Versus DRAM

SDRAM

DDR

DDR2

DDR3

DDR4

Laptop Memory

RDRAM (Rambus)

RAM Technologies

Single-Channel Versus Dual-Channel Versus Triple-Channel

Memory Latency

Single-Sided Versus Double-Sided

Parity Versus Nonparity

ECC Versus Non-ECC

Registered and Fully Buffered

One Final Note: Make Sure Your RAM Is Compatible!

The Synergy Between Memory and Programs

Installing DIMMs

Installing RAM to a PC

Installing RAM to a Laptop

Testing RAM Installations

Hard Drives

Hard Disk Drive Basics

SATA

PATA

Solid-State Drives

SCSI

RAID

Optical Drives

Compact Disc (CD)

Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)

Blu-ray

Solid-State Storage Media

Solid-State Drives

USB Flash Drives

Secure Digital Cards

CompactFlash Cards

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 5

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 6 I/O Devices and Ports

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

Understanding I/O Ports

USB

IEEE 1394 (FireWire)

Thunderbolt

The RJ45 Ethernet Port

Audio and Music Ports

F Connector

Serial Ports

SCSI

Understanding Input Devices

Keyboard

Mice and Other Pointing Devices

Game Controllers

Bar Code Reader

Biometric Devices

Voice-Activated Typing

Mobile Input Devices

Display Types

LCD Monitor

LED Monitors

OLED

Plasma

CRT

Data Projector

PC-based Touchscreens

Video Connector Types

VGA

DVI

HDMI

DisplayPort

Component/RGB

S-Video

Composite

Video Settings

Color Depth

Resolution

Refresh Rate

Printing Fundamentals

Laser Printers

Inkjet Printers

Thermal Printers

Impact Printers

Understanding Multimedia Devices

Webcam

Digital Camera

MIDI Music and MIDI Ports

Sound Card

Microphone

Video Capture Card

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 6

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 7 Computer Operation

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

Understanding the BIOS, CMOS, and Firmware

Configuring and Updating the BIOS

Accessing the BIOS Setup Program

BIOS Settings Overview

Automatic Configuration of BIOS/CMOS Settings

Clearing the BIOS

BIOS Updates

Flashing the BIOS

Power, the POST, and Error Reporting

Power and Power Supplies

POST and Error Reporting

Booting and Resetting Mobile Devices

The Fundamentals of Computer Operation

Phase 1: Powering Up the Computer

Phase 2: BIOS and POST

Phase 3: From BIOS to the Operating System

Phase 4: Completion of Operating System Startup

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 7

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 8 Operating Systems and Their Characteristics and Interfaces

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

Types of Desktop Operating Systems

Mac OS

Linux

Windows

Differences in Windows Versions

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows 7

Windows 8

Summary of Windows Versions and Minimum Requirements

Windows Server

Types of Linux Distributions

Types of Mobile Operating Systems

iOS

Android

Windows RT and Windows Phone

Other Mobile Operating Systems

Moving Beyond the Mobile Operating System

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 8

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 9 Operating Systems Architecture, Configuration, and Management

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

Operating System Architectures

Windows Architecture

Linux Architecture

Android Architecture

OS X and iOS Architectures

OS Architecture Wrap-up

Disk Partitions, Folders, and Files

Windows Storage Structure

Other Operating System Storage Structures

Introduction to Working in the Command-Line

Accessing the Command-Line

Working with Folders and Files in the Command-Line

Managing Partitions and File Systems in the Command-Line

System Management Tools

Control Panels and Settings Screens

Advanced Configuration Tools

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 9

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 10 Networks

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

Types of Computer Networks

Peer-to-Peer

Client/Server

Local Area Networks

Wide Area Networks

Network Devices

Hub

Switch

Wireless Access Point

Bridge

Network Attached Storage

Modem

Internet Appliance

Router

Firewall

VoIP Phones

Wired and Wireless Network Connections

Wired Connections

Wireless Connections

Connecting Computers to the Network

The Physical Connection

The Logical Connection

Testing the Network Connection

Using the Network Connection

Understanding and Configuring TCP/IP

Understanding IPv4: Addressing, IP Classes, and Subnet Masks

Configuring IPv4

Understanding IPv6

Configuring IPv6

Using Networking Command-Line Tools

Testing the Networking Connection

Configuring a Networking Connection

Troubleshooting a Networking Connection

TCP/IP Suite of Protocols

Ports

HTTP/HTTPS

FTP

SSH

DNS

E-mail

Remote Desktop

Internet Connectivity Technologies

Modems and Dial-Up Internet Connectivity

ISDN Internet Connectivity

DSL

Cable Internet

Satellite

WiMAX

Cellular

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 10

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 11 Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

Understanding Virtualization

Types of Virtualizations

Virtual Machine Technology

Virtual Machine Vendors

VLANs and VPNs

Summary of Virtual Technologies

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Cloud Computing Services

Cloud Computing Providers

Cloud Computing Examples

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 11

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 12 Basic Security

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

Security Fundamentals

Secure and Insecure File Systems

Authentication Technologies

Protection Against Viruses and Malware

Software Firewalls

Hardware Recycling and Deconstruction

Data and Physical Security

Data Access Local Security Policy

Encryption Technologies

Backups

Data Migration

Data and Data Remnant Removal

Password Management

Locking a Workstation

Locking the Door

Incident Reporting

Social Engineering

Access Control Purposes and Principles

User Accounts

Auditing and Event Logging

Configuring Security Features

BIOS Security Features

Firewalls

File Systems (Converting from FAT32 to NTFS)

Malicious Software Protection

Mobile Security

Protecting Against Stolen or Lost Devices

Protecting Against Compromised or Damaged Devices

Wireless Security

Secure the Administration Interface

SSID Broadcast

Wardrivers

Rogue Access Points

Evil Twin

Weak Encryption

Other Wireless Access Point Security Strategies

Virtual Computing and Cloud Computing Security

Virtual Computing Security

Cloud Computing Security

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 12

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Chapter 13 Computer Troubleshooting

Chapter Outline

Objectives

CompTIA A+ Objectives Covered

PC Tools

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

Using a Troubleshooting Process

Determining the Type of Problem

Troubleshooting Hardware

Troubleshooting Motherboards

Troubleshooting the CPU

Troubleshooting RAM

Troubleshooting Operating Systems

Recovering an Operating System

Troubleshooting Noncritical OS Errors

Desktop Troubleshooting Example

Troubleshooting Mobile Devices

Turning Off Apps

Soft Resets

Hard Resets

Wi-Fi Troubleshooting

E-mail and Internet Troubleshooting

Where to Go for More Information

Manufacturers' Websites

Books and Certifications

Search Engines

Third-Party Websites: News/Information/Forums

Standardization Bodies and Other Reference Websites

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review Activities

Define the Key Terms for Chapter 13

Answer These Questions and Case Studies

Answers, Explanations, and Solutions

Glossary



9780789751843 TOC 1/23/2014

Verlagsort Upper Saddle River
Sprache englisch
Gewicht 1 g
Themenwelt Informatik Weitere Themen Zertifizierung
ISBN-10 0-13-351755-1 / 0133517551
ISBN-13 978-0-13-351755-2 / 9780133517552
Zustand Neuware
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