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computer networks

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two or more computers connected together to communicate and share resources

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shared resources

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computer files, folders, software, peripheral hardware

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advantages of a computer network over a stand-alone system are so significant that…

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businesses cannot compete without a network (even if the business is a sole proprietorship)

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clients

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(what make up a network)

desktops, laptops, smartphones, etc.

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server

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central computer

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node

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every device connected to a network

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network advantages:

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  • economics
  • software
  • collaboration
  • back up
  • internet
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peripheral devices

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printer, scanners, etc.

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4 basic components of a network

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  • network interface controller (NIC)
  • ethernet card/protocol
  • physical cable system
  • network hub
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network interface controller (NIC)

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first component of a network, plugged into motherboard (allows communication)

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most computers come “_____ ______”

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network ready

already come with a NIC

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what is the most common NIC?

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ethernet card

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what does an ethernet card provide?

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a media access control (MAC) address: unique 48 bit address

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protocol

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standard language

allows communication and data transfer between computers

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where is protocol installed?

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the ethernet card

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what is the most common physical cable system?

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ethernet cable

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“twisted pair”

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most common type of cable wire

cancels out electromagnetic forces from other devices and increases reliability

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network hub

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central location of the computer network that serves as a traffic cop for network connection and communication

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what is the most common hub?

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ethernet hub

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intranet

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the business’ private web-based network
clients=employees
protocols=rules

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transmission control protocol/internet protocol

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common network protocol, guarantees the reliability fro end user
packets sent in correct order

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packets

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smaller, more manageable pieces

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user datagram protocol (UDP)

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does not guarantee reliability

streamed data mostly, frames can be lost

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OS/platform

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controls memory, input/output devices, and manages computer files (run with little/no user interaction)

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network operating system
controls an entire network (responsible for network traffic control, administering packets, file management, administering certain functions (backup, security, etc.)
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when a new device is attached to a network, the NOS is able to...
recognized it and install it as a part of the network
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multi-processing
several processes to occur at one time
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preregistering with the network administrator
the NOS must know who the network end user is going to be
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network administrator
responsible for smooth network operations, network performance and implementation of new nodes or new network
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businesses' ______ ______ often determines network access
corporate hierarchy
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topology
mapping of a physical network and logical connections between nodes
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nodes examples
computers, hubs, printers, and switches
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bus topology/linear bus
each of a network's nodes is connected to a common linear back bone that has two endpoints
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advantages of bus topology
all nodes simultaneously receive data
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disadvantages of bus topology
if the backbone is down, all nodes are down
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star topology
center (hub) and spokes (nodes) client/server model MOST COMMON TOPOLOGY
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disadvantage of star topology
if the central hub fails, every nod fails
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ring topology
each node is connected to two computers data transmitted in a circular manner LEAST USED
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advantage of ring topology
when it can't flow one direction, data can try another direction
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local area network (LAN)
relatively small, typically in a single building (smaller business/smaller parts of a larger business)
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campus area network (CAN)
connects two or more LANs
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metropolitan area network (MAN)
connects two or more LANs/CANs within a city or town
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wide area network (WAN)
encompasses a wide geographical area, connecting LANs/CANs/MANs centralized data airlines (ticket information)
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dumb terminal
a computer whose sole purpose is to connect to the network and nothing else
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peer-to-peer networks (P2P)
connect computers directly to one another without the use of a server (easy set up, common for sharing audio/video)
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internet
largest network connects LANs/CANs/MANs/WANs interconnection of public, private, commercial, industrial, and governmental networks
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unwanted user
primary threat
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password
secret word/combination of characters
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strong passwords
specific amount of characters, numbers, cases, or special characters (mixed result in effectiveness)
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passphrase
memorable strong password | - ex: Just1Time
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longevity of a password
how often to reset
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why must network administrators work close with HR?
to delete terminated employees logins
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cookie
small program, computer file designed to gather company data and information (potentially undesirable)
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cached
website content is stored on a user's (client) computers
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permissions
grant access/restrict specific files
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firewall
specialized hardware and software that allow only authorized personnel to access an organization's intranet
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intranet
private version of internet
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how can employees who telecommute are able to log on to their business' computer network?
access its intranet from home by getting past the company's firewall

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