networks

networks

1. advantages

   • disadvantages
     • buying the network cabling and file servers can be expensive
     • If the file server breaks down the files on the file server become inaccessible
     • Some networks are less secure than others
   • paying money for example being able to pay on your phone network
   • Files can easily be shared between users
   • Network users can communicate by email and instant messenger

2. types of different networks

   • lan
   • wan
   • wide area
   • wireless
   • san
   • ethernet

3. Topologies

   • Bus
     • Bus is a setup of a network where network devices, computers or nodes are directly linked to a single cable,
   • Ring
     • type of network configuration in which each device on the network is connected to two other devices, forming a “ring.”
   • Star
     • topology for a Local Area Network (LAN) in which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point, like a hub or a switch.

4. IP Adresses

   • a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network.
   • every computer in the school has one
   • is made up of difrant binary nombers

5. computer packages

   • Word processors, spreadsheets, databases, graphics and presentation software are all examples of application packages.
   • What is a computer package? - Quora A computer package, also known as a software package or software application, is a collection of computer programs and related data that perform specific functions or tasks.
   • With hardware, a package is a single container containing one or more items that help make up the overall package. For example, a processor package is the overall computer processor, which contains all the necessary parts that allow it to work in your computer. CPU terms, Programming terms.