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2 Network Devices Flashcards

1
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is any computer hardware or software device that requests access to a service provided by a software.

A

Client

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is a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its users.

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Server

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2 TYPES OF SERVER MODEL

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  1. Client-Server Model
  2. Peer-Peer Model
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4
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there is no client and server. Data is sent and received directly from one another.

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Peer-Peer Model

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8 TYPES OF SERVERS

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  1. Application Server
  2. Communication Server
  3. Database Server
  4. File Server
  5. Mail Server
  6. Print Server
  7. Proxy Server
  8. Web Server
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6
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users on the network can run and use web apps.

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Application Server

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7
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keep up the environment required for a communication endpoint to locate and connect.

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Communication Server

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8
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where any types of databases can be maintained and shard.

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Database Server

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9
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share over network files and folders, along with storage space.

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File Server

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10
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similar on how a post office facilitate communication via mail.

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Mail Server

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11
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network sharing for one or more printers.

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Print Server

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12
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is an intermediate between client and another server.

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Proxy Server

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13
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this is where websites are hosted.

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Web Server

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14
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is a basic (dumb device) designed to connect computer in private network, one that does not have any connection sources other than local computers.

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Hub

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15
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is a network device used to segment the network into different subnetworks called subnets of LAN segments.

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Switch

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16
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its primary function is to route data packed to other networks, instead of only the local computers.

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Router

17
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a computational device which is used to convert data into signal.

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Modem

18
Q

converts ANALOG to DIGITAL signal.

A

Demodulate

19
Q

converts DIGITAL to ANALOG signal.

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Modulates

20
Q

is a network security device that monitors traffic to or from your network.

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Firewall

21
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6 FIREWALL RULES (ACCESS CONTROL LISTS)

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  • IP Addresses
  • Domain Names
  • Protocol
  • Programs
  • Ports
  • Keywords
22
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2 TYPES OF FIREWALLS

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  1. Network-Based Firewall
  2. Host-Based Firewall
23
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combination of hardware and software. Protects entire network.

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Network-Based Firewall

24
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software that is installed on a computer. Protects only computer.

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Host-Based Firewall

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