Information Technology

The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.

IT Professional Roles

Administration and Support

System Administrator

Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming.

Network Administrator

In charge of all aspects of the computer network

Database Administrator

Focuses on the design, development, and support of database management systems (DBMSs).

Security Administrator

Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.

Web Administrator

Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web severs.

Support IT Professionals

Help desk and training.

Information

Processed data.

DIKW Hierarchy

Defines the transition of data to information from knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)