This month’s topic is open source software. Previously, I wrote a piece on programming and operating systems which covered some basic information on it. Open source software can be an operating system or a program that runs on a computer. Let’s first define what open source means and why it should be used. Open source […]
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Microsoft Virtualization Packages
Last year I wrote about virtualization technology covering a broad range of types of virtualization. This month, I will discuss server virtualization and give you a better understanding of how it works. Let’s start by defining the term. Server virtualization is a technology that involves partitioning a physical server into a number of small virtual […]
Bit Torrent
What is Bit Torrent? I know what you’re thinking….No, it isn’t like Bit O’ Honey. Bit Torrent is a protocol that enables fast downloading of large files using minimum Internet bandwidth. It is free to use and does not include spyware or pop-up advertising. Bit Torrent is a type of peer-to–peer network which enables users […]
Programming Languages
Parlez-vous francais? Parla italiano? Habla espanol? This week we will discuss languages. Not the romance languages of French, Italian, and Spanish but various types of computer programming languages. In everyday life, we communicate with each other through language. The same concept is true with a computer. A lone computer is considered “dumb” unless it is […]
SharePoint
This week’s topic is about SharePoint. SharePoint is a business collaboration platform where employees can publish, share, analyze and manage information through a browser. Many corporations use SharePoint but they’re not all using it for the same thing. SharePoint isn’t something you purchase, but rather a platform for several different kinds of programs. The […]
Electronic Data Interchange
EDI. It’s not someone’s name or some forensic scene drama. This week we will be discussing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). EDI refers to the computer-to-computer exchange between different companies via electronic communication channels. It is an external data exchange from one organization’s system to the system of a business partner, with business documents like orders, […]
Software Defined Networks
This week’s topic is about SDN (Software Defined Network). This new technology is beginning to take notice of the IT world. The theory behind this new technology is that it makes data networks become more efficient in the workplace. Before we get into the details, we need to define SDN. SDN (Software Defined Network) – […]
ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning Software
Enterprise Resource Planning software, better known as ERP, is a software package integrates modules with business needs. Modules are installed and customized to business specific needs, plus they also run independently. The need for ERP software grew out of large businesses mandate for a central solution to manage all information system requirements. The software may […]
Databases
This week we will discuss databases. Before we dive into this topic, we need to define what a database is and how to manipulate this data to your advantages. A database is a structured collection of records or “data” that is stored in a computer system. In order for a database to be functional, it […]
SaaS – Software as a Solution
A few weeks ago, I talked about cloud computing. This week I will talk about Software as a Service or known as (SaaS). Software as a Service is considered as part of the cloud but there are some differences. Many people think of the term “cloud” as a virtual storage place for files and data. […]