Topic: Network Connectivity

Objective:
 Define network connectivity
 Define ping
 Define Ipconfig
Discussion:
Network connectivity describes the extensive process of connecting various parts of a
network to one another, for example, through the use of routers, switches and
gateways, and how that process works.
Network connectivity is also a kind of metric to discuss how well parts of the network
connect to one another. Related terms include network topology, which refers to the
structure and makeup of the network as a whole.
There are many different network topologies including hub, linear, tree and star designs,
each of which is set up in its own way to facilitate connectivity between computers or
devices. Each has its own pros and cons in terms of network connectivity.
IT professionals, particularly network administrators and network analysts, talk about
connectivity as one piece of the network puzzle as they look at an ever greater variety
of networks and the ways networking pieces go together.
Ad hoc networks and vehicular networks are just two examples of new kinds of
networks that work on different connectivity models. Along with network connectivity,
network administrators and maintenance workers also have to focus on security as a
major concern, where the reliability of networking systems is closely related to
protecting the data that is kept within them.
Ping is a computer network administration software utility used to test the reachability of
a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network. It is available for virtually all operating
systems that have networking capability, including most embedded network
administration software.
Ping measures the round-trip time for messages sent from the originating host to a
destination computer that are echoed back to the source. The name comes from active
sonar terminology that sends a pulse of sound and listens for the echo to detect objects
under water.

In computing, ipconfig (internet protocol configuration) is a console application of

some operating systems that displays all current TCP/IP network configuration values
and refresh Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name
System (DNS) settings.
Evaluation:
1-5. Define network connectivity
6-7. Define ping
8-10.Define ipconfig

Answers
1-5. Network connectivity describes the extensive process of connecting various parts
of a network to one another
6-7. Ping is a computer network administration software utility used to test the
reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network
8-10.ipconfig (internet protocol configuration) is a console application of
some operating systems that displays all current TCP/IP network configuration values

References
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/12937/network-connectivity

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping_(networking_utility)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipconfig