Networking at a Glance
Why have networks?
Share expensive resources
Share collaborative work, schedules, information
Share storage space
Improve internal communications
Speed up work related processes
Types of Networks
Client – Server
Peer to Peer
Topology
Bus
Star
Token Ring
Operating Systems
Novell Netware
Microsoft NT
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2003
Unix
Types of computers
Servers
File Servers
Application Servers
Workstations (95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP)
Protocols
TCP/IP
NetBEUI
IPX/SPX
AppleTalk
Hardware
Cable
10BaseT
10Base5
10Base2
Fiber
Network Interface Cards
Hubs / Switches
Bridges / Routers
Organization
Domains
Workgroups
Users
WWW Resources
The Ultimate Guide to Networks
http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/tutorials/158/1/
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