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Network Architecture Network standards and open systems Virtual private network Network management system
Networking
A network is a group of interconnected systems which share services and interact with each other by means of a shared communication link. These systems can be located anywhere.
Classification of Network
The most common classifications of networks are: Local Area Networks (LAN) Wide Area Networks (WAN) Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) Personal Area Networks (PAN)
What is Internet?
1. The Internet is The Network of Networks 2. Internet is like a phone system which connects( almost anywhere in the world), Exchanges information Acts as Global link between regional networks Allows unrestricted access 3. Used for Communication through email, Chatting News groups, Files transfer Documents, data (multimedia )sharing etc
Internet: An Illustration
Health
Internet
Business
Government
Universities
User
Server Client
Email application
Server Client Client
Internet
Publicly accessible network of interconnected computers which communicate via software protocol standards Easily accessed (via modem and phone line, ISDN, direct cable landline, satellite) Expanding global infrastructure
Intranet
It is an internal corporate network built using Internet and World Wide Web standards and products. It is used by employees to gain access to company information
Extranet
A network based on web technologies that links selected resources of a companys intranet with its customers, suppliers, or other business partners.
To summarize
Type
Internet
Users
Anyone Employees & Managers Business partners
Intranet
Extranet
Yes
Yes
VPN - Layout
ISP
Tunnel
ISP
Sending Computer
Receiving Computer
Computer Networks
Network connections can also be made using RADIO transmission Wireless. Allows user to stay connected to their home/office network using portable PC or PDA or may be Cell phone. Two Technologies that use wireless networking Bluetooth (for home or small office use) and wireless Ethernet.
These topologies are: Star Bus Ring Mesh [ Partially connected, Fully connected ] Tree
Server
A Star topology connects all the nodes directly to the server or to a connecting device such as a hub.
Server
Server
Nodes on a Ring topology are connected in a closed loop. This means that each node has two connections, one in and another out. Using this type of topology the data must travel through all the nodes.