Tech Topic Discussion

 

Tech Topic Discussion

 Discuss how your selected tech topic connects to the fundamentals of information technology covered in this course.

The Tech topic I chose for this assignment is Networking. I have an interest in networking due to the problems in our network in country I am currently in. Networking not only connects to the fundamentals of Information Technology, but it is one of those fundamentals.

 Explain how your chosen tech topic relates to the concepts of information technology and computer science, including the history of computers and the means by which computers operate.

Networking and the internet have changed the purpose of computers. Internet is one of the greatest achievements of the last century. People depend on the internet and their computer for their jobs, personal life, and even school now. If there was no network, I could not be attending college right now.  “Networking is sharing, and is there a better tool than the internet for that? The web has dozens of social networking sites for that, all incredibly useful for filling your address book. Whatever your profile or project, there is a social network for you” (2017). Networking allows people to communicate from anywhere in the world.

Evaluate how your chosen tech topic relies on the major hardware components and functions of a modern computer system.

Networking relies on the ability to connect to the internet. That could be via a LAN cable, WiFi router (and WiFi capability on your computer) or via a Cell phone data connection. If you do not have the hardware on the computer to perform any of these functions, you could not get on the internet. With that being said you still need a decent processor and a good amount (4 GB) of RAM to operate internet applications and surf the internet. The Routers being used are critical in networking. “Routers form the backbone of the Internet” (Hallberg, 2001, Pg. 69).

Explain how your chosen tech topic uses programming languages and program execution methods.

The internet applications such as Google Chrome rely on programming languages for web pages to communicate to the user. Everyone’s profile on social media has a unique page of programming language based on the user’s custom settings and posts.

Analyze the role that application software plays in regards to your chosen tech topic. 

Software is a major role in Networking. Whether it is the software you use to communicate with people, or the software programmed on the router to control your internet connection, software is important. Some software applications can help secure your internet connection such as a VPN application. I see the software as the blood of the networking body. 

Describe how your chosen tech topic relates to the basic concepts of database and database management.

“A database may be on a local computer but is commonly kept by a network server” (Vahid & Lysecky, 2017, CH 5). A network can allow data to be shared to everyone, or a specific set of people. Even a local database requires some sort of local networking. In order to manage the database from a remote location, that server must be connected to the internet via a network.

Illustrate how the basic concepts of network architecture, management, and security influence your chosen tech topic.

The basic concepts of network architecture, management, and security all embody networking. The most important concept of networking I believe is security. Some attacks on networks have caused millions of dollars of damage to property and business network infrastructures. Network architecture is like the skeleton of networking. With out one of the pieces of the architecture, the connection would fail.

 

 

Reference:

50MINUTES (2017). Networking : Venture outside your close circle and connect with other professionals. ProQuest Ebook Central https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy-library.ashford.edu

Hallberg, B. A. (2001). Networking : A Beginner’s Guide: Vol. 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill Professional.

Vahid, F., & Lysecky, S. (2017). Computing technology for all. Retrieved from zybooks.zyante.com/