Enterprise IT Architecture for IT Auditors
MIS 5122 - Section 002
Hi Class,
Just a heads up: Our Week 10 class on 10/31/19 will be a virtual class held via a pre-recorded webex.
I will post the webex in Week 10 and you can view it any time you would like during the week.
You do not need to come to Alter Hall 602 during our scheduled class time: Thursday 5:30-8pm on 10/31/19.
Pat
Last night we spent a decent amount of time discussing the database level of a database server as well as the operating system level of a database server. Why do you think we spent so much time discussing this? What are two main levels of security that affect a database server (hint: there are tables within the db itself, but these tables all boil down to files in a folder in windows) How do we ensure both levels are secured?
Hi Class, last night we moved onto Database Administration and Auditing. This included a comprehensive overview of Relational Database Architecture as well as a hands on demonstration of a MySQL installation and configuration as well as a walk-through on how MySQL operates on a Windows Server.
Next week we will move onto Application Software, including web server auditing, visual studio and C# development.
For next week: 1) The command line activity will be due on 10/24 2) Tech Challenge 6 will be due 10/31 3) Read Murach’s C#2015 Chapters 1, 2 and 3 4) Perform steps 1-8 and 11 of Tech Challenge 7 (So you have Visual Studio on your VM installed for class)
Have a great weekend!
Pat
After last night, which do you prefer? What are the benefits/drawbacks of a graphical user interface? What are the benefits/drawbacks of a command line interface? Why do you think understanding the command line is so vital to your future careers in IT Auditing?
Hi Class,
Good work last night. To recap: we covered a comprehensive review of the windows command line.
Next week: We will review any system administration/command line topics still outstanding and then move onto Database Administration.
For next week: 1) Submit Tech Challenge 2, 4 by 10/17 2) The command line activity will be due on 10/24 3) Read Murach’s MySQL Chapters 1, 2, 17, 18 and IT Audit DB posted reading
Also, for next week: please be sure to either bring your laptop with your VM or your VM’s via a USB drive to class as I would like everyone to be able to have access to their VM’s in class next week.
Have a great weekend!
Pat
Why do we care about domains? Why is it ok for you to not be on a domain at home, but at work your company makes your work pc join their domain? What’s the point?
How does any of this relate to your future work as IT Auditors?
Hi Class,
Good work last night! To recap: We moved onto Systems Administration and began our coverage of managing technology resources within and organization, which included domains, domain controllers, and active directory.
Next week we will be covering everything you ever wanted to know about using the command line!
For next week 1) Read the posted web link under week 7 2) Begin Tech Chall 2 and 4 (Both due 10/17) so I can answer any questions in class next week 3) Begin practicing working with the command line in windows so we can hit the ground running.
Have a great weekend!
Pat
This week we talked about a variety of storage components and how they all technically worked at a very detailed level. While you may never work in a factory that manufactures hard drives, as an IT Auditor why do you think it is important to understand and appreciate the variety of storage components that exist in an organization?
Hi Class,
I have posted the Webex for Week 5 – Storage (As a reminder: you do not need to physically come to class on 9/26): Virtual Class Link
To recap: We covered various Storage components including RAM, hard drives, flash drives, dvds and back-up tapes. We concluded by going through an activity involving auditing a server for hard drive partitions not showing under the My Computer view in Windows.
Next week we will move onto Systems Administration and Server Auditing.
For next week: 1) Read Burd Ch 14 2) Read the posted IT Auditing Chapter 6 PDF 3) Ensure you have a working Windows 2012/2016 VM for use in class next week. 4) Complete the Storage Lab by 10/3 5:30 PM.
As a reminder: The Week 3 OS Assignments are due by 9/26 5:30 PM.
Have a great week and see you all on 10/3!
Pat
Good work last night! To recap: We covered the fundamental concepts of computer networking and built a small network using pcs, ethernet cables and switches/routers. We configured the routers using telnet.
Next week we will move on to Storage. As a reminder, next week we will have a virtual class via a pre-recorded webex which I will post next Thursday. You will not need to physically come to class on 9/26.
For next week: 1) Read Ch 5 and 12
Have a great weekend!
Pat