Basic Principles of Networks Flashcards
a group of two or more devices that can
communicate
Network
refers to the total process of creating and
using computer networks, with respect to
hardware, protocols and software,
including wired and wireless technology.
Networking
Manages the resources on a network
Server
Access the resources on the server
Client
is comprised of a number of different computer systems connected
by physical and/or wireless connections
Network
Hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive
data, instructions and information
Communication Device
are materials capable of
carrying one or more signals
Transmission media
amount of data that can travel over
a communications channel
Bandwidth
Type of transmission media:
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable
Coaxial Cable
Fiber Optic Cable
Physical Transmission Media
Type of transmission media:
uses infrared light waves, radio waves etc.
Wireless transmission media
Refers to a collection of computers and cables forming a communication
network
Internet
a private network contained within an enterprise that is
used to securely share company information and computing resources
among employees.
Intranet
is a private network similar to an intranet, but typically open
to external parties, such as business partners, suppliers, key customers,
etc.
Extranet
refers to data and applications
being stored and run the cloud, rather than your local
computer
Cloud Computing
Collects, stores and modify data that are
used for business transactions. A system used to keep track of everyday business activities.
Transaction Processing System
