Chapter 5

Windows Cloud Storage Facts

*This allows you to save your files to the Internet instead of saving them on a local storage device.* Microsoft's Cloud storage service is called- *OneDrive* One Windows 7 systems, you must first download and install the OneDrive client software from Microsoft's website. *Windows 8 and later systems have the OneDrive client software installed by default = automatic*.

ISP

5.2 *Internet Service Providers manage an access point to the Internet*. They don't manage the entire Internet. They're responsible for keeping it maintained and open, bit they're not responsible for the Internet itself.

VoIP

5.2 *Voice over IP* sends voice phone calls using the TCP/IP protocol over digital data lines. With this, *phone calls are made through a network connection* rather than through a standard phone line.

Intranet

5.2 A *private network*, usually hidden from the internet and protected by a security device, *that uses the same technologies that are used on the internet*. An intranet is like a miniature Internet.

Internet Service Providers (ISP)

5.2 A company that provides individuals and businesses access to the internet and other related services

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

5.2 A computer language that web pages use to display content through web browsers

Browser

5.2 A software application that provides access to web applications and websites.

WiFi

5.2 A technology that provides wireless Internet connectivity through wireless routers. *A ____ network uses radio* waves to transmit data within a particular area referred to as a hotspot.

Wiki

5.2 An online encyclopedia that uses hyperlinks to connect each entry to other relevant entries. *the information on this site is generally accurate and reliable*.

Web Applications

5.2 Many similar apps are connected to the cloud, which means that multiple people can view and interact with the same file simultaneously (THROUGH THE INTERNET) The users pay a monthly or annual fee and the company allows those users to access their software (DISADVANTAGE)

Internet of Things

5.2 Refers to the network of physical devices that are connected to the Internet. Ex: refrigerators, thermostats, street lights

The Web

5.2 Short for World Wide Web, the Web refers to the digital content that is delivered over the Internet, *usually through a web browser* A GLOBAL SYSTEM OF INTERCONNECTED HYPERTEXT DOCUMENTS

Universal Resource Locator (URL)

5.2 The reference or address to a resource on the Internet. Ex: www.googleclassroom.com *IDENTIFIES SPECIFIC HYPERTEXT RESOURCES ON THE WEB*

The Internet

5.2 The worldwide system of interconnected computers and public networks. Typically refers to the vast collection of networking hardware and physical computing devices that makeup the Internet.

Cookie

5.3 *A small piece of data sent from a website and stored on a user's computer by the web browser while the user is browsing. Designed to help websites remember information* Files that store data for specific websites. This data may contain information about your browsing habits and preferences.

Caching

5.3 *The storing of images, sounds, web pages, and other information associated with particular websites* that allows a browser to redisplay data without having to reload it from the website (HELPS SITES LOAD FASTER) *Clearing this is a good troubleshooting step when a website isn't functioning.*

Proxy Server

5.3 A device that stands as an intermediary between an application such as a web browser and the Internet. The intercepts all requests and *can use filter rules to allow or deny internet traffic*.

Proxy Servers

5.3 A device that stands as the middle between an application such as a web browser and the Internet. They can also be used to prevent access to specific websites. If you are having problems accessing intranet pages whenever trying to install a device you may want to look at the browser proxy settings.

Pop-up Blocker

5.3 A feature of most web browsers that prevents pop-up windows such as advertisements from being displayed.

Web Search

5.3 A search of the World Wide Web using a web browser, often done by visiting a web search engine site such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo. Ex: Netflix com

Web Browser

5.3 An application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Private Browsing

5.3 If you share your computer with someone else and don't want Chrome to track your browsing activity, you can open a window in incognito mode. Be aware that this will only prevent the web browser from tracking your activity. If you're using a computer at school or work, your browsing will still be visible to network administrators.

Browser Settings

5.3 In settings you can manage your Google account, change autofill settings, customize appearance configurations, manage the default search engine and browsers, and change the startup options. *If you don't want software to automatically download on your computer, you should set up your browser settings to notify you first.*

Address Bar

5.3 Near the top of browser windows. This is where you can type the address for the website you want to visit. Another name for a web address is URL, or Uniform Resource Locator.

Hyperlinks

5.3 On a web page, if you hover your cursor over cetain words or images, the white arrow turns into a pointed finger. This lets you know there's a _________ to another webpage or to more information *To go to the _________ you should click the text*.

Pop-up Blockers

5.3 prevents pop-up windows such as advertisements from being displayed.

Cloud Storage

5.4 A cloud computing service that remotely maintains, manages, and backs up data and makes that data available to users over a network. *Network is another word for internet*

Software as a Service (SaaS)

5.4 A team associated with cloud hosting. This provides users with the applications they need to do their day-to-day work through the cloud.

Cloud Computing Facts

5.4 Common uses of cloud technology include file storage, website hosting, web applications, social media, and gaming services

Microsoft PowerPoint

5.4 Example that doesn't rely on cloud

Google Cloud

5.4 It operates on a pay-as-you-go basis. Google charges you not for the machines themselves, but for the resources they use (bandwidth and processing power) per second.

Internet Connection Issues

5.4 It's a big problem when your Internet connection goes down.

Advantages

5.4 Lower costs, easier collaboration (simple for people to work together), data backup, data security (helps protect data)

Software as a Service

5.4 One of the main categories of cloud computing is a branch known as _____________________. This is where company offers a subscription to use a particular piece of software delivered over the internet.

Accessibility

5.4 The cloud gives you access to your data on any device and from any location. All you need is the right application and an Internet connection.

SaaS Applications

5.4 The end user also doesn't need any particular kind of hardware to host the software as it's taken care of by the host company.

Cloud Computing

5.4 The use of remote services hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.

Cloud Hosting Outages

5.4 You may be unable to access your files when the cloud service is down.

Benefit

5.4 You won't lose your data when a local storage device fails

Importance of Social Media

5.5 *A well-executed social media optimization (SMO) strategy can give a business an overwhelming advantage*.

Startup Crowdsourcing

5.5 Often an individual or business will have an idea they want to get off the ground, but they lack the funds they need to get started. *Financial crowdsourcing is a great way both to raise funds and to gauge the level of public interest. Platforms such as Kickstarter and Indie GoGo allow users to set a funding goal and then give them a specific timeframe in which to reach it*.

Financial Hardship Crowdsourcing

5.5 Unexpected expenses or financial hardships can strike both individuals and businesses. A death in the family, a major accident or illness, or a natural disaster can cause sudden and potentially catastrophic financial needs. To help fill these needs, people use financial *crowdsourcing platforms = raise funds*, such as GoFundMe, to ask people for donations of any size to help share the financial burden.

VoIP Disadvantages

5.6 *VoIP systems rely fully on a stable internet connection with adequate bandwidth. In the event of a power or internet outage, VoIP becomes unavailable*. Some businesses have a traditional backup phone line in case of emergencies.

Asynchronous Technology

5.6 A technology that allows groups to communicate by taking turns, such as in *emailing and text messaging .... And message boards*.

Synchronous Technology

5.6 A technology that allows two or more groups to communicate in real time such as video conferencing, VoIP, or live streaming.

File Attachment

5.6 An attachment is a separate file, such as a Microsoft Word document or a photo, that is sent through email.

Online Chat

5.6 An online written form of communication that is typically web based and used by businesses as customer service tools to assist online users who visit their websites. *Saves a conversation after it takes place? (NO!)*

VoIP Advantages

5.6 Cost savings, Flexibility

Private Technologies

5.6 There are many kinds of *private communication* and email and texting can fit this description. *With these kinds of communication, you only send your message to specific people by using their email addresses or phone numbers. Other kinds of private communication are instant messaging, video conferencing, and VoIP*. You can also adjust the privacy settings on social media posts so that only a specific group of people can see them.

Reply All

5.6 Use this option to send a message to everyone included in an email: the sender, recipients listed in the To: field, and recipients in the Cc: field.

Forward

5.6 Use this option to send an email from your Inbox to another person.

Online Streaming

5.6 When you stream video, the server doesn't verify that your computer received the files correctly. It just sends data, meaning the stream may have some errors. This can cause...glitchy video quality

Reply

5.6 You'll often want to respond directly to the sender of an email without replying to the other recipients.

Privacy and Security Concerns

Data files stored on the cloud are susceptible to hackers. *Nearly all cloud service providers use encryption for this reason* *Encryption converts information into secret code*.