Introduction to Information Systems: Concepts, Components, and Technologies

Meaning of System is a set of things neatly interrelated contributing to a given objective.
Elements of a system:
– System components.
The relations between them that determine the structure of the system.
“The purpose of the system.
“The system environment: that which surrounds it, within which it is located.
“The system boundaries: the boundary between what the system is and what constitutes the environment.
For the data transformed into information is needed with the data operations that add value

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Introduction to Information Systems

Meaning of System: A set of things neatly interrelated, contributing to a given objective.

Elements of a System:

  • System components.
  • The relations between them that determine the structure of the system.
  • The purpose of the system.
  • The system environment: that which surrounds it, within which it is located.
  • The system boundaries: the boundary between what the system is and what constitutes the environment.

For data to be transformed into information, data operations are needed that add value to the user.

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Introduction to Information Systems: Concepts, Components, and Technologies

Meaning of System is a set of things neatly interrelated contributing to a given objective.
Elements of a system:
– System components.
The relations between them that determine the structure of the system.
“The purpose of the system.
“The system environment: that which surrounds it, within which it is located.
“The system boundaries: the boundary between what the system is and what constitutes the environment.
For the data transformed into information is needed with the data operations that add value

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Introduction to Information Systems: Concepts, Components, and Technologies

Meaning of System is a set of things neatly interrelated contributing to a given objective.
Elements of a system:
– System components.
The relations between them that determine the structure of the system.
“The purpose of the system.
“The system environment: that which surrounds it, within which it is located.
“The system boundaries: the boundary between what the system is and what constitutes the environment.
For the data transformed into information is needed with the data operations

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Network Topologies, Classifications, and Signal Concepts

Network Topologies

Star Topology

  • All devices are connected to a central hub or router.
  • The central node is typically a hub or switch.
  • Allows for quick communication between nodes.
  • If the central node fails, the entire network is disconnected.

Extended Star Topology

  • Used when more connections are needed than a single star topology can provide.
  • Similar to the star topology, but each node connected to the central node can also act as the center of another star.
  • Shorter cabling and limits the number of devices
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Network Fundamentals and Security

Chapter 4: Network Layer

Data Plane vs. Control Plane

Data Plane (Forwarding Plane): Processes and forwards data packets within a local network based on packet headers.

Control Plane: Operates network-wide, determining how datagrams are routed between routers along the path from source to destination.

Forwarding vs. Routing

Forwarding: A hardware-based network-layer function that moves packets from a router’s input link to its output link.

Routing: A software-based network-layer function that determines

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