Unboxing IT : a look inside the information technology black box
Record details
- ISBN: 9781475822113 (cloth : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1475822111 (cloth : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9781475822120 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 147582212X (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Physical Description:
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xviii, 135 pages ; 24 cm - Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]
Content descriptions
Formatted Contents Note: | The dimensions of the box -- What's in the box -- The walls of the box -- How do we build the box? -- Who holds the box? -- Your personal box -- Closing the box. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Telecommunication Popular works Computer networks Popular works Information technology Popular works |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | TK 5101 .M33 2016 | 30775305518269 | General Collection | Available | - |
CHOICE_Magazine Review
Unboxing IT : A Look Inside the Information Technology Black Box
CHOICE
Copyright American Library Association, used with permission.
McCay, director of information technology at Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc., takes readers on a delightful, insightful journey through the world of information technology (IT) by highlighting technology and its importance. The author's strong IT background gives him an interesting perspective on how technology can and should be appreciated and utilized. McCay begins the expedition with a brief history of computers and technology before delving into extensive IT language and communication with IT professionals. He uses humor and plainly written, common analogies to bridge the IT-end user gap by creating visualizations and comparisons and warns IT professionals to scale back on their "tech-speak" to the outside world. His book addresses all aspects of IT, thoroughly describing hardware components found in computers and mobile devices. In the software discussion, McCay explains operating systems, application software, and the explosion of app development. He also examines the importance of the help desk, an often unappreciated role in an organization, and glamorizes the position and emphasizes its appeal to any job seeker. This book is a simple, informative look into the IT world, containing a wealth and breadth of knowledge from the industry. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers. --Terri Diane Cossey, University of Arkansas at Monticello