Summary of what I have learned from the previous weeks objectives.

I consider myself to be somewhat knowledgeable about Information Technology, but after reading the assignment I now realize that my knowledge of IT is minimal. I’ve learned what the difference between IT Infrastructure and IT Architecture is. I always assumed that everything computer related fell under Information Technology.
What I learned the most was the proper terminology for certain IT components the functions of hardware and software and what comprises and Computer Based Information System. We have all experienced a virus on our computer at one time or another and have heard the technical term “Trojan Horse”, but I never new there were so many other types of malicious software and scams. “Pharming, Phishing, logic bombs, etc” some of these were new to me. The “Cloud” I always wondered what the heck the cloud was, I had visions of my information floating around in the air and some how it was pulled down when I needed to have access to it. I didn’t know that there is such a thing as a server farm. I know there are servers but never realized that there were actual buildings exclusively for servers.
As a small business owner If found information in Chapter 2 that intrigued me and will research some more; the five strategies to achieve a competitive advantage. I have been looking of ways to improve my business and bring it to the cutting edge. I found this information useful and as I mentioned I will continue to research it to see if I can implement the strategies .