Networking
computer network= A collection of computing devices that are connected in various ways in order to communicate and share resources. Usually, the connections between computers in a network are made using physical wires or cables. However, some connections are wireless, using radio waves or infrared signals.
The generic term node or host refers to any device on a network.
Date transfer rate= is the speed with which data is moved from one place on a network to another.
Data transfer rate is a key issue in computer networks.
File server= A computer that stores and manages files for multiple users on a network.
Web server= A computer dedicated to responding to requests(from the browser client) for web pages.
Types of Networks(LAN)
A network that connects a relatively small number of machines in a relatively close geographical area.
Various configurations, called topologies, have been used to administer LANs
Ring topology= A configuration that connects all nodes in a closed loop on which messages travel in one direction.
Star topology= A configuration that centers around one node to which all others are connected and through which all messages are sent.
Bus topology= All nodes are connected to a single communication line that carries messages in both directions.
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