Module 10: Applications & the Internet of Things
Understand how software is built and maintained, what makes a device smart, and how to design a small office network that keeps sensitive systems separate.
What You'll Learn
- The software development lifecycle, and why maintenance is where most of a program's life is spent
- The differences between native apps, web apps, and OEM software
- What the Internet of Things is, and the security problem these devices introduce
- How to design a segmented SOHO network for a small medical practice
Real-World Scenario
Lakeside Medical Associates is opening a second location needing eight workstations, staff and patient wireless, four IoT devices, and a link to the main office. The vendor has quoted a single flat network for everyone — a design that would put a patient's phone on the same network as the workstation holding patient records.
Lessons
Complete each lesson in order. Watch the video, review the notes, and finish the challenge.
Applications, OEM Software, and How Software Gets Built
Understand the basic principles of application development, and the real differences between an app, OEM software, and a web application.
The Internet of Things
Understand what makes a device 'smart,' where IoT genuinely helps in a workplace, and the security problem these devices introduce.
Designing a Simple SOHO Network
Plan a small office network: the equipment, how the pieces connect, and the segmentation that keeps sensitive systems separate.