Lesson 5 Reading Assignment
The readings this week will cover basic computer hardware, software, and database structures in order for you to develop your own system requirements.
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Chapter 7: Computer Hardware
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Chapter 7 will introduce you to basic computer hardware including RAM, CPU, and Hard Drives. Every design (even online and web designs) requires basic computer architecture. This reading and the module content will describe the requirements to run web designs as well as ArcGIS Pro Desktop designs. While you’re reading, consider what is required for your own design in terms of Computer Hardware.
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Chapter 10: Operating Systems
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Chapter 10 will introduce you to the different operating systems including iOS and Windows, and the features of the different types of operating systems. The module content also introduces you to which operating systems are best for Web designs, FOSS designs, and ArcGIS Pro Desktop designs.
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This article introduces you to the basic design requirements for a relationship database management system, including how to design tables and how to join/relate table based on key fields. While you’re reading, consider how you will develop your own database design tables, and while key field(s) you’ll use.