Computing Essentials, 2004
Author | : Timothy J. O'Leary |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 498 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Computer science |
ISBN | : 9780071198653 |
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Author | : Timothy J. O'Leary |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 498 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Computer science |
ISBN | : 9780071198653 |
Author | : Nayan B. Ruparelia |
Publisher | : MIT Press |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2016-05-13 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 0262529092 |
Why cloud computing represents a paradigm shift for business, and how business users can best take advantage of cloud services. Most of the information available on cloud computing is either highly technical, with details that are irrelevant to non-technologists, or pure marketing hype, in which the cloud is simply a selling point. This book, however, explains the cloud from the user's viewpoint—the business user's in particular. Nayan Ruparelia explains what the cloud is, when to use it (and when not to), how to select a cloud service, how to integrate it with other technologies, and what the best practices are for using cloud computing. Cutting through the hype, Ruparelia cites the simple and basic definition of cloud computing from the National Institute of Science and Technology: a model enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources. Thus with cloud computing, businesses can harness information technology resources usually available only to large enterprises. And this, Ruparelia demonstrates, represents a paradigm shift for business. It will ease funding for startups, alter business plans, and allow big businesses greater agility. Ruparelia discusses the key issues for any organization considering cloud computing: service level agreements, business service delivery and consumption, finance, legal jurisdiction, security, and social responsibility. He introduces novel concepts made possible by cloud computing: cloud cells, or specialist clouds for specific uses; the personal cloud; the cloud of things; and cloud service exchanges. He examines use case patterns in terms of infrastructure and platform, software information, and business process; and he explains how to transition to a cloud service. Current and future users will find this book an indispensable guide to the cloud.
Author | : E. Garrison Walters |
Publisher | : Prentice Hall Professional |
Total Pages | : 530 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780130194695 |
Perfect for anyone who needs a basic understanding of how computers work, this introductory guide gives friendly, accessible, up-to-date explanations of computer hardware, software, networks, and the Internet. Coverage also includes micro-processors, operating systems, programming languages, applications, and e-commerce.
Author | : Rex Page |
Publisher | : MIT Press |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2019-01-08 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 0262039184 |
An introduction to applying predicate logic to testing and verification of software and digital circuits that focuses on applications rather than theory. Computer scientists use logic for testing and verification of software and digital circuits, but many computer science students study logic only in the context of traditional mathematics, encountering the subject in a few lectures and a handful of problem sets in a discrete math course. This book offers a more substantive and rigorous approach to logic that focuses on applications in computer science. Topics covered include predicate logic, equation-based software, automated testing and theorem proving, and large-scale computation. Formalism is emphasized, and the book employs three formal notations: traditional algebraic formulas of propositional and predicate logic; digital circuit diagrams; and the widely used partially automated theorem prover, ACL2, which provides an accessible introduction to mechanized formalism. For readers who want to see formalization in action, the text presents examples using Proof Pad, a lightweight ACL2 environment. Readers will not become ALC2 experts, but will learn how mechanized logic can benefit software and hardware engineers. In addition, 180 exercises, some of them extremely challenging, offer opportunities for problem solving. There are no prerequisites beyond high school algebra. Programming experience is not required to understand the book's equation-based approach. The book can be used in undergraduate courses in logic for computer science and introduction to computer science and in math courses for computer science students.
Author | : Thomas Erl |
Publisher | : Pearson Education |
Total Pages | : 533 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0133387526 |
This book describes cloud computing as a service that is "highly scalable" and operates in "a resilient environment". The authors emphasize architectural layers and models - but also business and security factors.
Author | : K. Chandrasekaran |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 2014-12-05 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1482205440 |
Cloud computing-accessing computing resources over the Internet-is rapidly changing the landscape of information technology. Its primary benefits compared to on-premise computing models are reduced costs and increased agility and scalability. Hence, cloud computing is receiving considerable interest among several stakeholders-businesses, the IT ind
Author | : Robert St. Amant |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 0199775303 |
In Computing for Ordinary Mortals, cognitive scientist and AI expert Robert St. Amant explains what he calls, "the really interesting part" of computing, which are the ideas behind the technology. They're powerful ideas, and the foundations for everything that computers do, but they are little discussed. This book will not tell you how to use your computer, but it will give you a conceptual tour of how it works. Some of the ideas, like modularity which are so embedded in what we do as humans, can also give us insight into our own daily activities, how we interact with other people, and in some cases even what's going on in our heads. Computing is all around us, and, to quote Richard Hamming, the influential mathematician and computer scientist, "The purpose of computing is insight, not numbers," and it is this insight that informs the entire book.
Author | : Paul E. Ceruzzi |
Publisher | : MIT Press |
Total Pages | : 468 |
Release | : 2003-04-08 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9780262532037 |
From the first digital computer to the dot-com crash—a story of individuals, institutions, and the forces that led to a series of dramatic transformations. This engaging history covers modern computing from the development of the first electronic digital computer through the dot-com crash. The author concentrates on five key moments of transition: the transformation of the computer in the late 1940s from a specialized scientific instrument to a commercial product; the emergence of small systems in the late 1960s; the beginning of personal computing in the 1970s; the spread of networking after 1985; and, in a chapter written for this edition, the period 1995-2001. The new material focuses on the Microsoft antitrust suit, the rise and fall of the dot-coms, and the advent of open source software, particularly Linux. Within the chronological narrative, the book traces several overlapping threads: the evolution of the computer's internal design; the effect of economic trends and the Cold War; the long-term role of IBM as a player and as a target for upstart entrepreneurs; the growth of software from a hidden element to a major character in the story of computing; and the recurring issue of the place of information and computing in a democratic society. The focus is on the United States (though Europe and Japan enter the story at crucial points), on computing per se rather than on applications such as artificial intelligence, and on systems that were sold commercially and installed in quantities.
Author | : J.David Spiceland |
Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Europe |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2013-02-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780071318341 |
How are you learning about the most important, essential, and current concepts of information technology? Computing Essentials 2014 allows you to Make IT Work for You through relevant explorations, ethics and environment themes throughout each chapter. Current examples, references and exercises allow students to be successful in understanding today's role of Computer Information Technology. This definitive approach provides the essentials students need while bringing them a full digital solution through Connect CIT. Connect CIT is an online learning and assessment platform that engages today's students and helps them apply the key concepts they are learning. O'Leary; Computing Essentials 2014: Make IT Work for You! Additional textbook resources can be found on the text's Online Learning Center: www.mhhe.com/computing2014. Also student resources can be found at www.computing2014.com. For more information on O'Leary; Computing Essentials 2014, please visit www.simnetkeepitsimple.com and also contact your McGraw-Hill representative.
Author | : Linda I. O'Leary |
Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Education |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2020-02-10 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 9781264082766 |
The rate of change in the digital information age is clearly increasing, and computer literacy is becoming a prerequisite. The goal of the 28th edition of Computing Essentials is to provide students with an introductory understanding of the concepts necessary for success and to instill an appreciation for the effect of information technology on people, privacy, ethics, and our environment. Today's students put much effort toward the things that are relevant to them, yet it is sometimes difficult to engage them in other equally important topics like personal privacy and technological advances. Each chapter highlights a most promising career in ITincluding webmaster, software engineer, and database administratorby presenting job titles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges. Students see the material relate directly to potential career paths. Each chapter describes how its content is relevant to students' lives today and critical to their future. Each chapter presents practical tips related to key concepts through the demonstration of interesting and relevant applications. Topics presented focus first on outputs rather than processes and then dive into the concepts and processes. Motivation and relevance are the keys. This text has several features specifically designed to engage and demonstrate the relevance of technology in our lives. These elements are combined with thorough coverage of the concepts and sound pedagogical devices. The text uses graphics to reinforce key concepts and offers unique features and benefits found in few other texts: Making IT Work for You addresses topics and discussion questions that cover issues like online entertainment, gaming, virtual assistants, and the mobile office. Look to the Future boxes in each chapter have been revised to show that the expected breakthroughs of tomorrow are rooted in today's advances. Why Should I Read This? sections present a visually engaging and concise presentation of the chapter's relevance to the reader's life in the digital world. Visual summaries review major concepts covered throughout the chapter. Environment marginal boxes cover topics like plagiarism, editing images to promote a message, and the use of monitoring software. Privacy marginal boxes cover topics like protecting personal information on a free Wi-Fi network or disposing of an outdated computer to help students think critically and communicate effectively. Ethics marginal boxes cover related technologies and topics like proper disposal of older monitors, empty inkjet cartridges, and old computers. Concept Check segments cue students to note which topics have been covered and to self-test their understanding of the material presented. Brief discussions at the close of each chapter address recent technological advancements related to the chapter material. A test bank with more than 2,200 questions is categorized by level of learning. Using IT at MoviesOnline, a case study of a fictitious organization, provides an up-close look at what students might find on the job in the real world. New to This Edition Every chapter's Making IT Work for You, Privacy, Ethics, and Environment features have been carefully reevaluated, enhanced, or replaced. Every chapters Look to the Future feature has been revised to show that tomorrow's expected breakthroughs are rooted in today's advances. Expanded coverage includes Web 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0; social media; Windows 10; VR hardware; cloud storage; cybersecurity; drones and robotics; and gaming. Updated and expanded descriptions of programming languages highlight popular choices.