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IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by University of Minnesota
  • Offered by

About

Today organizations are either embracing digital technologies to improve their businesses or being disrupted by entrants with such capabilities. Therefore it is important for managers and executives of all organizations to learn about various technologies and apply them in innovative ways. Some of the most important trends in Information Technology are in mobile, cloud, security, and blockchains. This course gives you an overview of the fundamental technical aspects of Information Technology. After taking this course you will be familiar with the basic knowledge of IT/IS solutions needed to help with decision-making in the real world. We will first learn about issues in cloud computing and various realizations of service-oriented computing. We will then discuss the range of mobile technologies available to modern enterprises and how these can be used to create innovative business models. We will look at cybersecurity threats that organizations need to be aware of and learn about the various defense mechanisms available to them. Finally we will talk about the innovation that emerging technologies like Blockchains can bring about. Using this knowledge of various technologies, IT managers can better overcome technical challenges, evaluate tradeoffs, unlock new revenue streams, and implement change in the organization’s Information systems capabilities.

Modules

Lesson 1: Features of the Cloud

    • 8 Videos
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8 Videos

  • Personal Introduction
  • Course Overview
  • 1.1-1a Features of the Cloud Part 1
  • 1.1-1b Features of the Cloud Part 2
  • 1.1-2 Considerations in Cloud Adoption
  • 1.1-3 Cloud Computing Realizations
  • 1.1-4 Terminal Services
  • 1.1-5 Virtualization

Lesson 2: Cloud Computing Service Models

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 1.2-1 SaaS PaaS IaaS
  • 1.2-2 SaaS
  • 1.2-3 IaaS PaaS

Lesson 3: Emerging Trends in Cloud

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 1.3-1 Public, Private, and Hybrid Clouds
  • 1.3-2 Data Center
  • 1.3-3 Fog Computing

Lesson 4: Cloud Computing Summary

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1: Cloud Computing Quiz

Lesson 1: Basics of Wireless Communications

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 2.1-1 Basics of Wireless Communications
  • 2.1-2 How Wireless Systems Work
  • 2.1-3 How Cellular Networks Work

Lesson 2: Applications of Mobile Technologies

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • 2.2-1 Applications of Mobile Technologies
  • 2.2-2 Short Range Communications: Barcodes & QR Codes
  • 2.2-3 Short Range Communications: RFID, NFC, & Bluetooth
  • 2.2-4 Local Area Networks
  • 2.2-5 Long Range Communications
  • 2.2-6 Summary of Mobile Technologies

Lesson 3: Economic Issues

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • 2.3-1 What's Special about Mobile?
  • 2.3-2 Mobile Marketing: Data Insights
  • 2.3-3 Mobile Marketing: Mobile Experiments
  • 2.3-4 Pricing Issues
  • 2.3-5 Pricing Experiments

Lesson 4: Mobile Communications Summary

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2: Mobile Communications Quiz

Lesson 1: Information Security

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 3.1-1 Threats and Attacks
  • 3.1-2 Software Attacks Part 1
  • 3.1-3 Software Attacks Part 2

Lesson 2: Cyber Defense

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • 3.2-1 Cyber Defense
  • 3.2-2 Shared Private Key Encryption
  • 3.2-3 Public Key Encryption
  • 3.2-4 Cyber Defense Systems
  • 3.2-5 Encryption Benefits

Lesson 3: Cyber Security Best Practices

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 3.3-1 Cyber Security Best Practices
  • 3.3-2 Vulnerability Disclosure Process
  • 3.3-3 Future of Data Security

Lesson 4: Information Security Summary

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3: Information Security Quiz

Lesson 1: Blockchains

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • 4.1-1 Blockchain: The Basics
  • 4.1-2 Blockchain and Bitcoin
  • 4.1-3 The Cryptography Behind Bitcoin
  • 4.1-4 Bitcoin Mining

Lesson 2: Application of Blockchains

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 4.2-1 Creating Smart Contracts with Blockchain
  • 4.2-2 Do You Need a Blockchain?
  • 4.2-3 Blockchain Mining Rigs

Lesson 3: Emerging Trends Summary

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4: Emerging Trends Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Blockchain Examples?

Course Project

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Course Project

1 Videos

  • Project Overview

Auto Summary

Explore the dynamic world of IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends with this foundational course designed for managers and executives. Led by Coursera, the course delves into vital IT domains like mobile, cloud, security, and blockchains over a comprehensive 540-minute duration. Gain essential technical insights to drive innovation and informed decision-making within your organization. Flexible subscription options include Starter and Professional plans. Perfect for those seeking to navigate and leverage modern IT/IS solutions effectively.

Soumya Sen
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Soumya Sen