Basic Principles of Networks Flashcards
2 or more devices that can communicate
Network
refers to the total process of creating and using computer networks
Networking
is compromised of a number of different computer systems connected by physical and/or wireless connections
Network
Electronic Filing Cabinet
Database
Manages resources
Server
Access resources
Client
Hardware component that enables computer to send and receive data
Communication Device
Amount of data that can travel
Bandwidth
Materials capable of carrying one or more signals
Transmission Media
Public network collection of computer and cables
Internet
Connects and links minllions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and individuals uses a portion of the total resources of the currently existing public
Internet
Private network within the company
Intranet
Private extended network
Extranet
Data and applications that run in the cloud
Cloud computing
collects, stores and modify data that are used for business transactions
Transaction Processing System