IT Fundamentals - Everything you need to know about IT

Whether you are new to the computers or just want to brush up on your skills, this course provides information technology literacy and basic skills training for learners with limited experience. Course learning outcomes focus on skill development related to basic computer operations and information technology.  This course is highly recommended to those who are entering into IT field and for those who want to improve their computer skills in order to enhance their work productivity. In this course, each numbered section covers related computer skills divided into Learning Activities Here is the list of topic that will be covered in the course: Section 1 - Introduction to IT True meaning of IT Importance of IT What is a computer? Computer language (0 and 1 concept) Quiz and handouts Section 2 - Computer Components Hardware Software or operating system Application software Networking Database Storage Virtualization and Cloud Security Quiz, handouts and homework Section 3 – Hardware Different types of computers RAM and installing RAM CPU, CPU cores and sockets Installing CPU 32 vs. 64-bit processing Hard disk drive Motherboard Other internal parts of a computer (Fan, power supply, CDROM etc. External components of a computer (Keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer etc.) Hardware manufacturers Computer comparison with human body Quiz, handouts and homework Section 4 - Operating System Types of operating systems Function of OS Building OS CLI vs. GUI operating systems Computer boot process OS file systems management Quiz, handouts and homework Section 5 - Software Software and types of software System software Application software Freeware and shareware Open-source software BIOS and Accessing Program and services Quiz and handouts Section 6 – Networking How computers communicate IP address (Static vs. DHCP) TCP/IP Gateway Subnet mask Computer MAC address OSI layer OSI vs. TCP/IP Protocols and Ports Types of Network Devices (Hub, Switch, Modem, Router, Access point) How internet works Quiz and handouts Section 7 – Database Database introduction What is RDBMS? What is SQL? Top 5 RDBMS using SQL Quiz and handouts Section 8 – Storage Computer storage introduction How storage is calculated (KB, MB, GB etc.) Types of computer storage Difference between RAM, SWAP, Virtual Memory, Cache etc. Hard Disk and Solid-State drives RAID Hardware RAID vs. software RAID Top data storage vendors Quiz and handouts Section 9 - Virtualization and Cloud Introduction to virtualization How virtualization works? Basic virtualization terms Benefits of virtualization Difference between virtualization and cloud Virtualization technology companies VMWare workstation player installation Oracle VirtualBox installation Setting up virtual machines (VM) Quiz and handouts Section 10 – Security Types of security breach Types of security threat Comparing house security with computer security Securing all Operating Systems Security implementation tools Physical server security Application and DB encryption Quiz and handouts Section 11 - Windows Operating Systems Management Version of Windows OS Download and install Windows Windows system access File system and description User account management System resource monitoring Windows event logs Server manager dashboard Check system hardware through device manager Roles and features Active directory and domain controller Quiz and handouts Section 12 - Linux Operating Systems Management Linux distributions Download and install Linux (CentOS) Accessing Linux Download and install Putty client Access Linux VM via Putty File system structure and description File system navigation commands Directory listing overview Creating files and directories System utility commands System monitoring commands System maintenance commands Quiz and handouts Section 13 - Troubleshooting Concepts Follow policies and standards Documentation or ticking process Patience to work with user and groups Get Online Help Understand the Issue Before Making a Decision Tracing System Logs Involve vendors Congratulations Don't give up Quiz and handouts Section 14 - Introduction to AI and ChatGPT What is AI History of AI Features of AI What is ChatGPT Difference Between ChatGPT and Search Engines Difference Between AI and Robots Benefits of AI Limitation and Challenges of AI Quiz Section 15 - Introduction to DevOps What is DevOps History of DevOps Pre-DevOps Challenges Collaboration of teams Benefits of DevOps Importance of DevOps Quiz Section 16 - Additional Resource Bonus