Networks, Network operating systems

By
P.C.BALAJI ANBARASAN

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Networking - Basics

Network defined The difference between Standalone and networked Systems Advantages of networking Disadvantages of networking Why use network

To share information To Share hardware and software Centralizing administration

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Types of networks

Classification based on geographical area

LAN WAN

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Local Area Networks

Limited geographic area High speed and error free data transmission Not expensive

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Wide Area Networks

Connects computers over states, countries etc., Unlimited geographical coverage More sophisticated Connects LANs and MANs Expensive technology

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Network configuration

Classification based on how computers behave in a network Two classifications are

Peer-to-Peer network Server based network

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Peer-to-Peer network

Nodes provide and request services User in each node administers resources No extra investment Easy to setup Very weak security Additional load on nodes

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Server based network

Designated computer to administer Resources centralized Supports larger networks Strong security Expensive

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Network hardware

Hub Cables Connectors Switches Routers

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Hub

Standard component in network Types

Active, Passive Manageable

Easier administration Centralized monitoring of network

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Cables

Wires the LAN, usually Transmit signals through network Different cable considerations according to need Types

Co-axial Twisted Pair Fiber-optic

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Network adapter card

Prepares data from computer for network and sends Receives data from network and translates for computer

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Network operating systems available

Windows NT Windows 2000 & Windows Server 2003 Netware from Novell Unix Apple Macintosh

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Shares

Sharing allows access to resources over network Folders and devices are directly shared; not files or programs Permissions for access can be assigned to users and groups Level of permission can be varied

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Thank you