Networks
DESCRIPTION OF A NETWORK
A network is the linking of two or more computers for the purpose
of sharing data, programs and/or physical resources.
Examples:
Data Two people can work independently on the same project at
different computers. By being connected to each other, there is no need
for swapping floppy copies with the possibility of loss or old revisions
creeping into the work flow.
Programs One copy of a program can be purchased and placed on one
computer, and others connected may be able to access that program from
their own computer. This reduces the number of copies needed. NOTE: many
software licenses provide for the application to be used only by one ...
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each user with their own printer. Fewer peripherals also can
translate into lower maintenance costs and lower capital investments on the
system as a whole.
TYPES OF NETWORKS
Networks fall into two categories: Server-Client, and Peer-To-Peer.
Server-Client is often the fastest (and more expensive) of the two
systems. In this setup one computer is designated as the Server, with the
sole purpose of providing access to data, applications, and other resources.
The server is dedicated to serve the other computers on the network.
Usually (but not always) the server will consist of several large hard
drives, backup hardware and more powerful CPU's than other computers on the
network. The server will become a central repository for shared
information and applications. It will also serve as a central coordinator
for sharing printers, modems, and other physical devices. Restrictions can
also be imposed at the server about which users have access to what
information and ...
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connection between the two computers. Next,
each user will have to designate the resources available to the other
computer, (printer, drives, folders, modems, etc.) This is one exception
to networking. For other setups additional equipment is needed.
NETWORK CARDS
Going beyond two computers in Win95 requires hardware common to
other network setups, mainly a network card and cabling for each computer.
Additionally, depending on the setup, hubs and repeaters may be required.
The network card is a card that plugs into an open expansion slot of the
computer. As with other cards, the higher the architecture, the
potentially faster throughput may be achieved. (From lowest to ...
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