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The owner remarked about how important it is to guard one's system against viruses and intrusion. He went further to remark that there are programs that offer their services free of charge (partial programs or trial versions) to protect one's computer, but he recommends buying a program that offers full protection. This statement concluded the interview "Unfortunately my customers have often learned the importance of protecting their information the hard way; it is not something to be taken lightly." This statement makes a lot of sense. Too often a person will sit back thinking that it is impossible for something to happen to them, when in fact one should always be prepared for the unexpected. The owner of Company Xtreme reported that approximately 50% of his customers are individuals whom have had viruses on there computer. Among this 50%, they also have spyware, which often may allow strangers access to ones private information without knowing it. Spy-ware may often get on one's computer through downloading programs,...
from the Internet. The owner also explained how important it is to know what one is downloading, as well as never to open attachments that are from people one does not know or are not expecting to receive. This was very important to know because he stated that there are viruses that can pose as mail from friends or known establishments with attachments for one to open. Then once the files are opened, one has all kinds of spy-ware and possible viruses on the computer that makes one's information vulnerable to hackers. Hackers are people whom make their life's work "breaking" into or "hacking" into one's computer to retrieve sensitive information. This information could be bank accounts, social security numbers, even something as simple as one's home address. So many things deserve consideration when dealing with important information and its security. This company certainly stressed the importance of keeping one's information secure, by using the proper software and precautions to stay safe.
Data Warehousing Data Warehouse technology has changed the way that global organizations conduct business. Many have found it impossible to create a business strategy without a data warehouse. The purpose of this discussion is to research and explain the importance of data warehouse management. We will begin by defining data warehouse and describing the business uses for the technology. Our discussion will then focus of data warehouse management. We will examine the
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