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    Introduction to IT Infrastructure

    Components needed for the operation and management

    Asst. Prof. Cheng Mich / 2023-2024

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    What is IT Infrastructure?
    IT infrastructure, refers to the combined components needed for the operation
    and management of enterprise IT services and IT environments.
    Information Technology (IT) infrastructure refers to the collection of
    Hardware
    Software
    Network resources
    Services
    All above to supports the overall IT needs of an organization or enterprise.
    The foundation upon which an organization's IT services and solutions are built.
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    IT infrastructure encompasses various components

    Hardware
    Software
    Network Infrastructure
    Data Storage
    Cloud Services
    Security Infrastructure
    IT Management and Services

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    Hardware
    This includes physical devices such as
    Servers
    Computers
    Storage Devices
    Networking equipment (Routers, Switches, etc.),
    Peripherals (Printers, Scanners, etc.).
    Hardware components form the backbone of the IT infrastructure,
    providing computing power, storage, and connectivity
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    Software
    IT infrastructure relies on various types of software to function.
    This includes
    operating systems, application software, middleware,
    databases, and utility programs.
    Operating systems manage hardware resources and provide a
    platform for running other software applications,
    Application software serves speci c purposes like productivity
    tools, customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise
    resource planning (ERP), etc.
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    Network Infrastructure
    Networking components are crucial for enabling
    communication and data exchange between devices and
    systems.
    This includes
    routers, switches, rewalls, modems, cables, wireless
    access points,
    and protocols that facilitate data transmission over local
    area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), or the
    internet.

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    Data Storage
    IT infrastructure requires storage systems to store and
    manage data e ectively.
    This includes
    Storage Area Networks (SANs),
    Network-Attached Storage (NAS),
    Cloud Storage Solutions,
    and other data storage devices
    that ensure data accessibility, security, and reliability.
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    Cloud Services
    Is Cloud computing has become an integral part of IT infrastructure,
    o ering on-demand access to computing resources such as
    Servers,
    Storage,
    Databases,
    and Applications over the internet.
    Cloud services include
    Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS),
    Platform as a Service (PaaS),
    and Software as a Service (SaaS).
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    Security Infrastructure
    Security components are essential to protect IT infra.. from
    cyber threats: Malware, Phishing, Hacking, DDoS Attacks,..
    and unauthorized access.
    This includes
    rewalls, antivirus software, intrusion detection systems
    (IDS), encryption tools, authentication mechanisms, and
    security policies to safeguard data and systems.

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    IT Management and Services
    IT infrastructure also involves
    management tools,
    processes,
    and services required for the maintenance, monitoring, and
    optimization of the entire IT environment.
    This includes IT service management (ITSM), system
    monitoring tools, backup and recovery solutions, and IT
    support services.

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    Well-designed IT infrastructure
    A robust and well-designed IT infrastructure is vital for
    organizations to
    ensure e ciency,
    reliability,
    scalability,
    security in their day-to-day operations
    and delivery of IT services to users and customers.

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    Why IT infrastructure is important
    Technology powers nearly every aspect of today’s businesses
    from an individual employee’s work to operations to goods
    and services.
    When properly networked, technology can be optimized to
    improve communication,
    create e ciencies
    and increase productivity.

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    Why IT infrastructure is important cont..
    If an IT infrastructure is exible, reliable and secure, it can help
    an enterprise meet its goals and provide a competitive edge in
    the market.
    Alternatively, if an IT infrastructure isn’t properly implemented,
    businesses can face connectivity, productivity and security
    issues—like
    system disruptions
    breaches
    Overall, having a properly implemented infrastructure can be a
    factor in whether a business is pro table or not.
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    Highlight Importance of IT infrastructure
    1. Facilitating Operations: communication, data storage,
    information sharing, and task automation.
    2. Enhancing Productivity: streamlines work ows and automates
    repetitive tasks, increasing overall productivity
    3. Enabling Communication and Collaboration: networking tools
    and communication systems, enables real-time communication
    and collaboration among employees, geographical locations
    4. Supporting Decision-Making: Analytical tools and systems help
    extract insights from vast datasets, aiding in strategic planning
    and operational optimization.
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    Highlight Importance of IT infrastructure cont..
    5. Customer Service and Experience: customer service
    platforms and helps manage customer relationships,
    Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
    6. Security and Risk Management: security measures to
    protect sensitive data, systems, and networks from cyber
    threats and breaches
    7. Scalability and Adaptability: scale resources, Cloud-based
    solutions

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    Highlight Importance of IT infrastructure cont..
    8. Competitive Advantage: enabling faster time-to-market for
    products/services, e cient resource utilization, and the
    ability to adopt emerging technologies
    9. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: backup,
    disaster recovery, and redundancy mechanisms, ensuring
    continuity of operations

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    Efficient and reliable IT infrastructure acts as the backbone

    E cient and reliable IT infrastructure acts as


    the backbone of modern businesses,
    enabling them to adapt to changing market dynamics,
    improve operational e ciency,
    and drive innovation while ensuring data security and
    compliance with regulatory standards.

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    Thank you
    The End

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