Hardware

Hardware

1. Computer

   • Most computers can create a website
     • need at least 2GB
       • needed to run programs smoothly
   • need a lot of RAM to host a website
     • to ensure website runs quickly
   • should have keyboard and mouse attached if not already built in

2. internet

   • Needed for website
     • WEBsites are online
   • allows files to be transfered
     • sent to the online server where website is being hosted
       • it will Make up your website
   • post updates on your website
     • useful to keep everything up to speed
   • look at live website
     • check for problems

3. Backup Drive

   • keep current
     • in case of issues
       • in case of crashes
         • in case of files becoming corrupt
   • different types of storage
     • external hard drive
     • a set of DVD's
     • Floppy disk
       • small website
     • some more suitable than others
       • Floppy disks are small
         • not much data
       • DVD's scratch easily meaning loss of data
       • Hard drives
         • expensive for small projects
   • update the backups once a month
     • Keep earlier backups
       • in case problem arises later

4. camera

   • digital pictures
     • not just text
       • make it look better
   • Videos
     • possible talking aswell as text
       • option to read or listen or both
         • gives user choice
           • increasing user
   • Types
     • good quality
       • expensive
         • professional websites
     • poor quality
       • cheap
         • small websites

5. server

   • Vital!
     • used to host website
       • all information runs through here
   • used to make sure website is running all the time
     • so anyone can access it
   • Types of server
     • off of computer
       • slow
         • many other proccesses runing
       • may not always be up
         • highly complicated
     • hosting package
       • easier
       • more reliable
       • more cost - effective
       • from hosting comany

6. Mobile devices

   • not nessesary
   • from phone
     • adjust
       • update
         • work
   • useful if you move alot
   • make adustments any where
     • spot bug before complaints