Tag: Information Technology

Internet Protocol

What is an IP address?

An IP address abbreviation of Internet Protocol address, it is an address that is provided by the Internet Service Provider to the user, it is just like a postal address code that is pin code to find the location or place where to send the message.  An IP address is a unique group of number what are separated by the period (.), it varies from 0 to 255, and   every device has a separate and unique IP address that is assigned by the specific Internet Service Provider (ISP) to identify which particular device is communicating with them and accessing the internet from there.

If you want to access internet from you device which may be your Android, I phone, Computer the service provider assigned them a particular, unique  address  that is help them to communicate send, receive information from the right person without any misunderstanding, mistake the message is pass to the authentic person to whom it has to send.  This problem is solved by the IP address, in olden days; we have postal address to send the message/letter to the person, the message that has to be sent with the help of the address which may be his house number, city, town, postal code.  The sender will write the address on the top of the letter envelope so that it will be delivery to the right person.  If the person connected his device to internet provide by the hotel, the hotel‘s Internet Service Provider will assign an IP address to the device.

Types of IP addresses

There are different types of IP based on different categories, types.

Consumer IP addresses

A Consumer IP addresses is the individual IP addresses of a customer who connects his/her  device to a public or private  network.  A consumer connects his device through internet from his Internet Service Provider, or from the Wi-Fi.  In these days the Consumer has many electronic gadgets which he connects to his router that transfer the data from the Internet Service Provider.

Private IP addresses

A  Private IP addresses are a secure one that is connected Private Network and every devices that is connected to this Private Network is assigned a unique IP address that is assigned by the Internet Service Provider.  All Mobile devices, Computer, and Internet of Things that are connected to this private network are assigned a unique string number to the devices.

Public IP addresses

A Public IP addresses is the main address that is related to your network, as stated above that the IP address are assigned by the Internet Service Provider, the Public IP address is also assigned by the Internet Service Provider, The Internet Service Provider has a large amount of IP addresses that are stored and assigned to the customer. The public IP address is the address that  devices that are outside the network use to identify the network.

The Public IP addresses are further classified into two types they are:

  1. Dynamic
  2. Static

Dynamic IP addresses

                The Dynamic  IP address  are the IP address that changes very frequently, so the Internet  Service Providers  purchase a very huge amount of IP addresses , they assign it mechanically to the customer . This frequently changing the IP address helps the customer not to make the security actions. The frequently changing IP address won’t let the hacks to track or pool your data.

 Static IP addresses

The Static IP addresses is the contradictory to the Dynamic IP address, it remain fixed. The IP address remains fixed when it is assigned by the Internet Service Provider.  The mostly many person and business man don’t   choose static because it is risk of getting easily track, but most business which are trying host her own website server choose Static IP address so it will easier  for the customer to find them.

                The IP address can be protect by 2 ways that are using proxy and the other one is use of Virtual Private Network.   A proxy server acts as a intermediary between the internet server and your internet service providers, when you visit any website it will show the proxy IP address not yours. 

Where to find IP address is Device?

                The IP address set up in every device that is connected to the Internet, but the steps or direction is different in different devices. Some of device direction is given below:

In Window or any other Personal Computer

  1. Go to the Start Menu
  2. Type  ‘Run’ in the Search bar
  3. A Run Tab pops up
  4. Type  ‘cmd’
  5. A black screen pops up
  6. Type ‘ipconfig’
  7. Your  IP address is found.

In Android Mobile

  1. Go to the Settings
  2. Tap on Network and Internet
  3. Tap on Wi-Fi, it will show the IP address

Latest Information Technology Professions in demand

It is a fact that Information Technology and other computer fields have a limitless career in the future. These are one of the increasingly growing fields along with new development in technologies. As IT professionals, we have a lot of options to go for after graduation. IT is really a vast field. But not many are aware of the subfields or the variety of jobs that it provides. If anyone asks the job options in IT and computers then many of the people’s answers will web developer, software engineer, programmer. But IT and computers are a lot more than these basic fields. Nowadays companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft recruit employees that know more than just coding and design. They want people to know different latest technologies in this field. In this blog, you can find some extensive career opportunities as an IT professional. 

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Here are 5 career opportunities to make your career in Information Technology

Do you want to be a regular programmer or web developer? Don’t you want to distinguish yourself from others? If yes, then here are some of the jobs that you can choose to have a successful career.

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Data Science

As a successful company, your approach to problem solving should be data driven. Some of the large companies in the world look forward to data science. Companies such as Google, Amazon, Facebook use data science to create algorithms. This eventually leads to customer satisfaction. If the competitors are using this technology while you are not then they will surpass you. As a result, you will have to adapt this technology to survive in the market. All these reasons, together contribute to the limitless nature of this field. 

AI and ML

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have always been in limelight for a very long time. Nowadays, AI is used in all sectors of life. This field is not only limited to Information technology or Computer science. It has a high demand in other sectors as well such as hospitality, teaching, etc. We can also use this in understanding the customer behavior patterns that help us understand developmental needs. 

Robotics

Robotics has been in the public eye for a very long time. It is used for reducing human efforts. Tasks such as automatic process management use robotics technology. Japan has a restaurant where instead of humans there are robots for waitressing. As an IT professional, you have a lot of career opportunities that include jobs like analyst, solution architect, developer, and many more. 

VR and AR

Virtual reality and Augmented reality are some other trending technologies to try your hands on. VR immerses the user in an environment while AR enhances it. This field initially was useful in the gaming industry but at present, it is also used for military purposes.

Cyber Security 

Cybersecurity has become a necessity in today’s world. The development in technology also leads to privacy and security risks as well. This field is also an undying technology. Advancements in technologies will demand advanced security systems for safety and privacy. Thus, it is not a bad idea to choose cybersecurity as your career. 

To conclude, there are a lot of career opportunities for you in the field of Information Technology. Jobs such as web developers, programmers have become common now. So as to distinguish yourself from others and enhance and explore more into the technology it is better to choose some exceptional careers. This will help you survive in the market and provide a variety of options to go in. 

“Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other.”

Bill Gates