ABCON | NETWORKING
COMPUTER
NETWORKING
Integration of computers is the cornerstone of office productivity:
To realize the full potential of multiple computers, they must be connected to operate as a single integrated system. This is called networking and it is thru networking that multiple computers become a powerful data appliance or system tool. The ability to move data between individual computers, to manipulate or process that data and then share the results amongst the networked systems has increased office productivity many times over.
System Components:
There are two types of network system schemes. Peer to Peer or Client to Client and Client to Server. Peer to peer usually involve two or three workstations being connected via cable or wireless networks. Client to Server is more common and generally more desirable as the server performs multiple shared tasks as a file storage server, an application server or a print server. Many times a server will perform all 3 duties. In addition to the workstations, server and connecting components, a network will usually consist of two other components. A NIC (Network Interface Card) and a Hub or Router. The NIC card is connected to the computer and the Hub / Router provides multiple connection ports that link the workstations and server together.
Internet Connectivity:
There is no easier way for multiple computers to access the internet than by use of a local area network to share a connection. The network server or a small system may be used as a Proxy Server to isolate the rest of the local network from the internet.
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