Characteristics Of A Network Flashcards
The characteristics of a network:
Topology, Speed, Cost, Security, Availability, Reliabilit, scalability
Topology
In networks, there are Physical and logical topologies.
The physical topology
Is the arrangement of cable, network devices, and end system.
Logical topology
Is the path over which the data is transferred in a network.
A physical topology
Describes how the devices are actually interconnected with wires and cables.
A logical topology
describes how the network devices appear connected to the network users.
Speed
Is a measure of the data rate in bits per second of a given link in the network.
Cost
Indicates the general expense for the purchasing of network components and the installation and maintenance of the network.
Security
Indicates how protected the network is, including the information that is transmitted over the network.
Availability
Is a measure of the probability that the network will be available for use when it is required.
Scalability
Indicates how easily the network can accommodate more users and data transmission requirements.
Reliability
Indicates the dependability of the components that make up the network, such as routers, switches, PCs, and servers. Reliability is often measure as a probability of failure or as MTBF.
