Network Flashcards
Network
A collection of computers and other devices that are linked together to exchange data
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol. It’s the protocol that is used to determine the hierarchy of which devices can talk to each other over the internet. It guarantees the integrity of the data being communicated over a network by establishing connections, and breaking down the data into packets.
DNS
Domain Name System. It’s the system we use to associate IP addresses with a more human-friendly name.
Difference between a Domain and a Workgroup
A workgroup is a simple way of grouping devices together on a network so that they have the permission to talk to each other, however it lacks centralized control. A domain on the other hand is more secure and allows anyone to login to any computer on the network using their domain and username.
