Networking Technology

Program: Higher National Diploma in Computing

Unit Name: Networking Technology Unit No.: 12 Number of Assignments for this unit 1

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S 1. Evaluate networks and networking approaches
 discuss the role of networks within different organizations and the resource implications of networks
 discuss the different distributed computing approaches of peer-to-peer and client-server networks
 explain the functions of client and server computers on a network and give at least one example of the interactions between a client and server computer
 describe the advantages of client-server approaches particularly over centralized services
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Task 1 2. Investigate basic hardware components and the role of network operating system (NOS) software
 draw and describe basic network topologies and define basic network components
 discuss role of software and hardware
 discuss factors influencing choice of networks stating advantages and disadvantages that arise from different topologies
 determine a suitable network for a given site
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Task 1 3. Explore the connection of network components
 explain different connection materials including their specifications and list the criteria you would use to choose such materials
 describe basic signalling methods and their characteristics
 explain the role of the network interface card and carry-out selection, installation and configuration of a network interface card using NOS tools