Network Software

Network Software

1. Network Operating System (OS)

   • Smaller networks (e.g. P2P networks) can use existing softwarelike Windows OS
   • Larger networks (e.g. client server networks) use dedicated network operating systems
     • Examples
       • UNIX
       • Linux
       • Novell Netware

2. Network Management Software

   • Software that can ensure a network containing hundreds or thousands of nodes are running smoothly and as expected
     • Keeps software up-to-date
     • Tracks the use of software on each node
     • Provides a remote control facility
     • Check the speed of processors and memory capacity

3. User Accounts

   • A network has user accounts for each individual
   • Users are able to...
     • Change their password
     • Manage their own files
     • Temporarily change their desktop settings

4. Logs & Auditing

   • Provide an audit trail of users logging in and out and the resources used and accessed

5. Security Strategies

6. Configuration Management

7. Remote Management

8. Disaster Planning

9. Backup & Recovery of Data