What are the major computer hardware, data storage, input, and output technologies used in business and the major hardware trends?

• List and describe the various type of computers available to businesses today.

• Define the client/server model of computing and describe the difference between two-tiered and n-tier client/server architecture.

• List the most important secondary storage media and the strengths and limitations of each.

• List and describe the major computer input and output devices.

• Define and describe the mobile digital platform, BYOD, nanotechnology, grid computing, cloud computing, virtualization, green computing, and multicore processing.

• List the essential characteristics of cloud computing and distinguish between a public cloud and a private cloud.