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What is IT infrastructure?
What is IT infrastructure?
Set of physical devices and software required to operate an enterprise.
What is Moore's Law?
What is Moore's Law?
The observation that computing power roughly doubles every two years.
What is virtualization?
What is virtualization?
Allows a single physical machine to run multiple virtual resources.
What is quantum computing?
What is quantum computing?
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Cloud computing provides _______ services obtained over the network.
Cloud computing provides _______ services obtained over the network.
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Match the following cloud computing services with their definitions:
Match the following cloud computing services with their definitions:
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Study Notes
IT Infrastructure
- Consists of physical devices and software necessary for enterprise operation.
- Includes firm-wide services such as computing platforms and physical facilities management.
- Encompasses IT management, education, and additional services.
- Adopts a "service platform" perspective to enhance understanding of investment value.
Moore's Law
- Observes that computing power approximately doubles every two years.
- Impacts technological growth and development in the IT field.
Virtualization
- Enables a single physical machine to operate multiple virtual resources.
- Leads to reduced hardware and power costs.
- Promotes centralization of hardware resources.
- Incorporates Software-Defined Storage (SDS) for efficient data management.
Quantum Computing
- Utilizes principles of quantum physics for data representation and operations.
- Provides significant increases in computing speed and performance.
Cloud Computing
- Delivers on-demand computing services over a network.
- Features various service models:
- IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
- SaaS (Software as a Service)
- PaaS (Platform as a Service)
- Can be public or private, allowing companies to lower IT investment costs.
- Drawbacks include potential security and reliability concerns.
- Introduces hybrid cloud computing models for flexible resource management.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts from ITSS Chapter 5. This quiz covers important terms like IT infrastructure and Moore's Law, helping you reinforce your understanding of IT principles and their applications. Ideal for students wanting to enhance their grasp of IT service management.
