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Just updated for 2015! - New chapters included.Computer Science: The Complete Toolkit is everything you need to succeed in the IT industry 2015. We cover all the major topics right from the basics all the way up to the complex concepts. We start off looking at the basic foundations the computing industry is built on such as electrical signals, then move on to learning how computers interpret those signals using the binary number systems and what goes on within the computer architecture to make it all work. We then move onto an in-depth look at networks and protocols, the most important and underlying concepts of the modern Internet, and even cover some security theory towards the end.
Who should read this book?
Anybody who wants to become a better IT professional. - It’s great for university students as the course has been built around what’s being taught in universities right now. You’ll find that this guide is the perfect learning resource to help you achieve that first class honours degree.
The book is also great for independent readers who want to learn everything there is about IT. You’ll be getting the university experience without the fees.
If you are looking to make your first steps into computing, this book will help you find the right path as we cover a range of topics such as
networking, cable engineering, signal analysis, computer math, project management, fundamental programming concepts and much more!
How’s this book different?
We take a unique approach to IT, all too often you’ll learn the higher level parts of IT without a solid foundation, Computer Science: The Complete Toolkit starts from the ground up looking at what signals are, and how they transfer over cables. We then move on to looking at the various hardware components and how through the user of protocols those signals are interpreted.
You’ll find that each chapter builds on the previous one providing a solid foundation for your success in the IT industry.
What will I know by the end?
- You’ll understand how electrons traveling through wires are interpreted by hardware.
- You’ll understand how computer architecture is put together and what the important components do.
- You’ll know two new additional number systems: binary and hexadecimal.
- You’ll know how to properly analyse projects and systems.
- You’ll understand the fundamental principles of networks and the Internet.
- You’ll know all of the most popular network protocols: TCP, IP, UDP, POP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, ICMP and HTTP.
- You'll be comfortable in planning a business-grade network solution.
What’s new in this version?
In this version we have updated
everything and added brand new
full colour images and diagrams to provide you with the best possible learning experience. We have also greatly improved the quality of the book for a much better learning experience.
- More chapters
- Even more technical aspects demystified
- Newly designed full coloured images
- An improved kindle-friendly layout
- Chapters about data security.
- Chapters about computer math and set theory.
- Glossary of technical terms