Computer Networks Does anyone really know what networking is? “In the world of computers‚ networking is the practice of linking two or more computing devices together for the purpose of sharing data” (Networking Fundamentals). Now this is a great explanation but does this really help us understand? Networking has grown over many years. Where did networking come from? Lets go back to the beginning and find out how far we have come. Network research can be traced back to around the 1960’s.
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TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORKS Maninder Kaur professormaninder@gmail.com What is Network? • A network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs)‚ exchange files‚ or allow electronic communications. • The computers on a network may be linked through cables‚ telephone lines‚ radio waves‚ satellites‚ or infrared light beams. Different Types of Networks • Depending upon the geographical area covered by a network‚ it is classified as: – Local
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Topologies and Network Technology NTC/361 Monday‚ August 8‚ 2011 Thomas Krawczyk Topologies and network technology In every project‚ it is important to have a goal‚ and that goal should be the foundation on which a project team spring into action. The foundation should involve an infrastructural plan‚ and the usability of the components of the infrastructure. A project plan‚ as in any other plan‚ should outline the premise of the project and answer some basic questions like why
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the Distribution Network in a Supply Chain Sunil Chopra Kellogg School of Management‚ Northwestern University 2001 Sheridan Road‚ Evanston‚ IL 60208‚ U.S.A Tel: 1-847-491-8169; Fax: 1-847-467-1220; e-mail:s-chopra@kellogg.northwestern.edu Abstract This paper describes a framework for designing the distribution network in a supply chain. Various factors influencing the choice of distribution network are described. We then discuss different choices of distribution networks and their relative
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Firewall Quiz 1. A(n) hub____ is a standard network device for connecting multiple Ethernet devices together by using twisted-pair copper or fiber-optic cables in order to make them function as a single network segment. 2. A(n) Router____ is a network device that can forward packets across computer networks. 3. A(n) Proxy server____ is a computer or an application program that intercepts a user request from the internal secure network and then processes that request on behalf of the user. 4.
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Network Design Companies have issues when designing a network that provides access to data and information in a safe and secure environment. A small retail chain store Kudler Fine Foods sells various products and is upgrading the network to monitor and secure information. Kudler Fine Foods has three locations and needs to communicate data quickly so that customer’s accounts are updated and stores can manage inventory. The central network server is located at the home office in La Jolla‚ California
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outline 1. Purpose: To inform about social networking. 2. Main Idea: By the end of my speech the audience should get an idea about the advantages & disadvantages about our every day’s use of the social network. 3. Developed Main Ideas: There are 2 points I want you guys to be informed about. Social networking is a wonderful task we can do on the internet‚ although‚ there are advantages & disadvantages that comes with it. 4. Sub points: The advantages of social networking: - keep in touch with
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computer network Connects three office computers and one computer used for Point-of-Sale (POS) services at each of your stores. You also want six (6) computers in the lobby/store where patrons can download music and you can run “training classes” for people to learn about using MP3 players and get other basic information. The two offices have to be connected into one cohesive network‚ sharing POS services and other critical company information. You also need to provide a “hand out” casual
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Jennifer Obrien Date: 11/ April 11‚ 2013 Abstract Inexpensive‚ affordable food is a person’s wants. If find some ways to solve this problem‚ keep food quality and price. So‚ in this paper discuss the solution of how to strike a balance between inexpensive‚ affordable food and healthy‚ quality food. Firstly‚ according to international trade‚ people can import some healthy food from other country‚ which place has lower labor. So‚ people can control the
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FACULTY OF MEDIA‚ INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NETWORK ENGINEERING 511 1ST SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT Name & Surname: ____________________________________________ ICAS No: _________________ Qualification: ______________________ Semester: _____ Module Name: __________________________ Date Submitted: ___________ ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATION EXAMINER MARKS MODERATOR MARKS QUESTION 1 INTRODUCTION Outlines the subject
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