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Setting up a basic workstation
To set up a basic workstation, you can follow this process:
1. Gather and connect hardware components. At a minimum, you will probably need to plug in cables for a monitor,
keyboard, and mouse. But, if you have additional hardware—a printer, speakers, and a webcam, for example—you should
connect them to the desktop computer, too.
2. Power on the computer.
3. If necessary, run the operating system setup utility.
4. If necessary, configure the peripherals. In some cases, this might be accomplished during the operating system
installation.
5. Configure and verify the Internet connection. In some cases, this might be accomplished during the operating system
installation.
6. Install security software.
7. Identify which applications should be on the workstation and install or uninstall applications as necessary.
8. Update operating system, security, and application software as needed to ensure that all software is up to date.
9. Configure user accounts as needed.
10. Perform basic cable management to reduce clutter and enhance physical safety.
Configuring Network Access and Wireless Device
Computer Network
A computer network is a group of computers that are connected to communicate and share network resources such as files,
applications, and devices.
Network Types
A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share the resources of a single processor
or server within a small geographic area.
A wide area network (WAN) is a network of computers that are spread across a large geographic area.
Network Connection Methods
Connecting various devices to a network can be done in several ways. How devices will communicate with one another is
determined by the connection method:
▪ Wired computer networks use a technology called Ethernet.
▪ A wireless computer network is a network in which computers use wireless connections to link with other
computers. Wireless connections transmit data by using radio frequency waves.
▪ A cellular network, otherwise known as a mobile network, is a radio network.
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SOHO Networks
Small businesses, whether located in a commercial building or in an individual’s home, can benefit greatly from being able
to share files and other resources.
A SOHO network is a network that provides connectivity and resource sharing for a small office or home office.
Generally limited to fewer than 20 computers or nodes.
A SOHO network can contain a combination of wired and wireless computer connections, and all the computing devices
in a SOHO network usually share the same physical location.
Network Technologies
Virtualization allows for one physical device to host multiple logical operating systems.
Cloud Computing Is a computing infrastructure in which resources are hosted in a distributed fashion by a third party over
the internet.
Web Applications are software applications that are installed on web servers and delivered to users through the internet.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
Is the transmission of voice communication over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, such as the internet.
Sharing and Storage Methods
Local vs Hosted Storage
• Local storage refers to any storage media that is directly attached to the computer that uses it.
• Hosted storage, or networked storage, places data on specialized devices that serve files to clients in a networked
based on each client’s need.
HTTP vs HTTPS
• Hyper Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the TCP/IP service that enables clients, such a web browser application, to
connect and interact with websites.
• Hyper Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a secure version of the HTTP that supports web commerce by
providing a secure connection between web browsers and servers.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Is used to transfer files across a TCP/IP network, such as the internet.
• FTP is intended to enable file transfers, independent of the operating system.
Bluetooth
• A wireless technology that facilitates short-range wireless communication between devices.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
• A standard of communication for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, that are very close proximity,
usually when touching or being only a few inches apart from each other.
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