Principles of Networking
Networks are systems that are formed by links.
People use different types of networks every day:
Mail delivery system
Telephone system
Public transportation system
Corporate computer network
The Internet
Computers can be linked by networks to share data and resources.
A network can be as simple as two computers connected by a single cable or as complex as hundreds of computers connected to devices that control the flow of information.
Computer Networks
Network devices include:
Desktop and laptop computers
Printers and scanners
PDAs and Smartphones
File and print servers
Resources shared across networks include:
Services, such as printing or scanning
Storage devices, such as hard drives or optical drives
Applications, such as databases
Different types of network media:
Copper cabling
Fiber-optic cabling
Wireless connection
Benefits of Networking
Fewer peripherals needed
Increased communication capabilities
Avoid file duplication and corruption
Lower cost licensing
Centralized administration
Conserve resources
Local Area Network (LAN)
A group of interconnected computers that is under the same administrative control.
Can be as small as a single local network installed in a home or small office.
Can consist of interconnected local networks consisting of many hundreds of hosts, installed in multiple buildings and locations.
المادة المعروضة اعلاه هي مدخل الى المحاضرة المرفوعة بواسطة استاذ(ة) المادة . وقد تبدو لك غير متكاملة . حيث يضع استاذ المادة في بعض الاحيان فقط الجزء الاول من المحاضرة من اجل الاطلاع على ما ستقوم بتحميله لاحقا . في نظام التعليم الالكتروني نوفر هذه الخدمة لكي نبقيك على اطلاع حول محتوى الملف الذي ستقوم بتحميله .
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