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Tuesday, September 26, 2006
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So, we finally got our course outline which I suppose is useful information, but I'm more of take it as it comes kinda guy. Anyway, the course content looks quite interesting and I do look forward to lerning alot and giving a lil input here and there as the class progresses.
As much as I would rather be doing this everyday instead of attending classes...I rather enjoy these INFO 1400.
We're soon going to be shown the big picture as it concerns information and it's applications in business. Today we dealt with the fact that Data must be processed. True because if you just had data, you'd be lost as to what to do with it. So data must be processed so the user can make sense of it. When it was mentioned that the baking company in Trinidad (You know which one I'm talking about) is investing in GPS technology to track their routes/deliveries etc, one of my favorite cable tv commercials came to mind. It's the one from the Sprint Telephone company where they're using the GPS technology to track the location of their people. This new guy walks into the room and sees the other employees talking to those on the field using walkie talkies and moving them to different locations. Every time the employees on the field moved, represented by 'dots' on the computer screen, this would amaze the new employee. He asked them what they were doing and they told him, etc. So in a playful manner, he said, "Make them go left!" They replied, "No! The dots are busy. We don't agitate the dots!" The manager (who by the way, comes out of the room eating cake....hmm...so typical) says, "Who's agitating my dots?! You agitating my dots?" Ok, if you don't think this is funny. You just have to see the commericial to see how funny it really is.
INFO 1400...almost better than kayaking?
So, we finally got our course outline which I suppose is useful information, but I'm more of take it as it comes kinda guy. Anyway, the course content looks quite interesting and I do look forward to lerning alot and giving a lil input here and there as the class progresses.
As much as I would rather be doing this everyday instead of attending classes...I rather enjoy these INFO 1400.
We're soon going to be shown the big picture as it concerns information and it's applications in business. Today we dealt with the fact that Data must be processed. True because if you just had data, you'd be lost as to what to do with it. So data must be processed so the user can make sense of it. When it was mentioned that the baking company in Trinidad (You know which one I'm talking about) is investing in GPS technology to track their routes/deliveries etc, one of my favorite cable tv commercials came to mind. It's the one from the Sprint Telephone company where they're using the GPS technology to track the location of their people. This new guy walks into the room and sees the other employees talking to those on the field using walkie talkies and moving them to different locations. Every time the employees on the field moved, represented by 'dots' on the computer screen, this would amaze the new employee. He asked them what they were doing and they told him, etc. So in a playful manner, he said, "Make them go left!" They replied, "No! The dots are busy. We don't agitate the dots!" The manager (who by the way, comes out of the room eating cake....hmm...so typical) says, "Who's agitating my dots?! You agitating my dots?" Ok, if you don't think this is funny. You just have to see the commericial to see how funny it really is.
# posted by Travis @ 12:15 PM
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Thursday, September 21, 2006
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A simple reminder, folks. BACK UP DE DATA! Sitting in class today, it struck me like a lightening bolt! I haven't backed up in a loooong while. Big Bsc. IT fella, in de scene long time now and I FORGET to back UP!?
Dr. Mohan today was talking about the different areas of risks when it comes to data/information. He said that alot of times when we think about the risks associated with data we think about sabotage, disgruntled employees (might i also include disgruntled students.....), terrorism, etc. He then asked a very simple yet important question. What if your hard drive TODAY decides to crash? *eyes open widely!* uhmm..you know...i have alot of stuff on my computer that I don't really want to lose, soooooo. *inserts blank cd rom into drive* I think i have some work to do.
Dr. Mohan also spoke about risk avoidance and risk minimization when it comes to our data. In risk avoidance, specific steps should be taken to avoid the potential worst happening. Some of these steps might include, ensuring that you have the lastest virus definitions installed on your computer, backing up data *computer silently burns info on to disk in the background*, installing the latest patches for your software so you can be shielded from malicious attacks, etc. We could also include using devices such as UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) and BPS (backup power supplies) to make sure that our machines in the event of a power outage, don't go down and we have sufficient time to complete what we were doing.
Risk minimization dealt with WHEN the worst possible scenario occured, exactly how the effects of this problem could be mitigated. Very interesting class today! The INFO 1400 ball is slowly starting to roll. lol!
BACK IT UP! BACK IT UP! BACK,BACK, BACK, BACK IT UP!!!
A simple reminder, folks. BACK UP DE DATA! Sitting in class today, it struck me like a lightening bolt! I haven't backed up in a loooong while. Big Bsc. IT fella, in de scene long time now and I FORGET to back UP!?
Dr. Mohan today was talking about the different areas of risks when it comes to data/information. He said that alot of times when we think about the risks associated with data we think about sabotage, disgruntled employees (might i also include disgruntled students.....), terrorism, etc. He then asked a very simple yet important question. What if your hard drive TODAY decides to crash? *eyes open widely!* uhmm..you know...i have alot of stuff on my computer that I don't really want to lose, soooooo. *inserts blank cd rom into drive* I think i have some work to do.
Dr. Mohan also spoke about risk avoidance and risk minimization when it comes to our data. In risk avoidance, specific steps should be taken to avoid the potential worst happening. Some of these steps might include, ensuring that you have the lastest virus definitions installed on your computer, backing up data *computer silently burns info on to disk in the background*, installing the latest patches for your software so you can be shielded from malicious attacks, etc. We could also include using devices such as UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) and BPS (backup power supplies) to make sure that our machines in the event of a power outage, don't go down and we have sufficient time to complete what we were doing.
Risk minimization dealt with WHEN the worst possible scenario occured, exactly how the effects of this problem could be mitigated. Very interesting class today! The INFO 1400 ball is slowly starting to roll. lol!
# posted by Travis @ 7:39 AM
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
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A colleague of mine wrote a post the other day about the information flow here at the UWI, St. Augustine Campus. Being a student here you are quite aware of the MANY times that you have to walk UP and DOWN campus just to get one thing done. It's absolutely ridiculous. I mean, if you have to do 3 tasks, couldn't everyone involved be briefed as to what the exact procedures are in such cases? I think we have the technology to communicate. After all, the wonderful "Add/Drop people" are on Msn Messenger all day long. So THEY know how to communicate. However, when it comes to student affairs at times, they're sorta in the dark as to what you're talking about. "There's an IT degree?!" *exasperated sigh* These people!
So, I think it's a management problem because all the infrastructure is there for effective commuication, however I wholeheartedly believe that the people responsible for disseminating that information are obviously not into the technology available to them. ALL WE ASKIN' FOR IS A 'LIL COMMUNICATION, PPL!! DAT SO HARD?!?! GOSH!!!! I know that with the implementation of new technology and new situations there are hiccups that will occur every now and again, but the consistency of the hiccups is my cause for concern. It's 2006 people, let's pull it together!!!!
Is it a MANAGEMENT problem?
A colleague of mine wrote a post the other day about the information flow here at the UWI, St. Augustine Campus. Being a student here you are quite aware of the MANY times that you have to walk UP and DOWN campus just to get one thing done. It's absolutely ridiculous. I mean, if you have to do 3 tasks, couldn't everyone involved be briefed as to what the exact procedures are in such cases? I think we have the technology to communicate. After all, the wonderful "Add/Drop people" are on Msn Messenger all day long. So THEY know how to communicate. However, when it comes to student affairs at times, they're sorta in the dark as to what you're talking about. "There's an IT degree?!" *exasperated sigh* These people!
So, I think it's a management problem because all the infrastructure is there for effective commuication, however I wholeheartedly believe that the people responsible for disseminating that information are obviously not into the technology available to them. ALL WE ASKIN' FOR IS A 'LIL COMMUNICATION, PPL!! DAT SO HARD?!?! GOSH!!!! I know that with the implementation of new technology and new situations there are hiccups that will occur every now and again, but the consistency of the hiccups is my cause for concern. It's 2006 people, let's pull it together!!!!
# posted by Travis @ 8:32 AM
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Monday, September 18, 2006
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MY MY MY...look at how time flies. Week three already!
After reading Dr. Mohan's last post it sorta put things in perspective for me. More and more businesses are using the technology available to them to achieve a competitve advantage. The thing is that there is ALOT of money to be made in this area. It's not just knowing the different parts of a computer or how to make a webpage or how to do networking, etc. It is however, important to know how to do these things so that your client can greatly benefit. In order to do this effectively, you must know the purpose of the business, the task that they wan't to automate and you can then use your knowledge of the field of IT to implement a solution that would compliment their business.
I have a greater appreciation for this concept, having written and sold a few programs to companies over the last 3 years or so. This should be very beneficial in my understanding of how the IT Fundamentals function and how they can be used to not only expand business and make it more efficient, but also to create business....your own!
Week No. 3 is upon us!
MY MY MY...look at how time flies. Week three already!
After reading Dr. Mohan's last post it sorta put things in perspective for me. More and more businesses are using the technology available to them to achieve a competitve advantage. The thing is that there is ALOT of money to be made in this area. It's not just knowing the different parts of a computer or how to make a webpage or how to do networking, etc. It is however, important to know how to do these things so that your client can greatly benefit. In order to do this effectively, you must know the purpose of the business, the task that they wan't to automate and you can then use your knowledge of the field of IT to implement a solution that would compliment their business.
I have a greater appreciation for this concept, having written and sold a few programs to companies over the last 3 years or so. This should be very beneficial in my understanding of how the IT Fundamentals function and how they can be used to not only expand business and make it more efficient, but also to create business....your own!
# posted by Travis @ 1:49 PM
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Friday, September 08, 2006
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So basically, we've spoken about information technology and a very few of its applications in the real world as is relates to business. Even though I might know alot of the stuff Dr. Mohan is talking about, I highly doubt I'll be bored during this course as he is uhmm...well, let's just say interesting. yeah? :)
It's pretty cool how many advances technology has made and how it's changed our lives so far.We're definitely the technological generation! It's also quite important to be on the cutting edge of what's going on in society as it relates to technology. I think that we're going to get a better understanding of IT and it's applications. So I guess...Let Classes begin!
Class so far..
So basically, we've spoken about information technology and a very few of its applications in the real world as is relates to business. Even though I might know alot of the stuff Dr. Mohan is talking about, I highly doubt I'll be bored during this course as he is uhmm...well, let's just say interesting. yeah? :)
It's pretty cool how many advances technology has made and how it's changed our lives so far.We're definitely the technological generation! It's also quite important to be on the cutting edge of what's going on in society as it relates to technology. I think that we're going to get a better understanding of IT and it's applications. So I guess...Let Classes begin!
# posted by Travis @ 8:26 AM
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Tuesday, September 05, 2006
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Looks like this is my first entry in this blog. Looking forward to this class since it seems really interesting and also alot of fun. Hope you have as much fun reading it as I do writing it!
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