Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Network configuration


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Network configuration


We require network connection between computers so that the can communicate with each other. Connecting computers in our organization will save lot of time and money. Few benefits of connecting computers on LAN are:


  1. Saving time, by sending data at faster speed
  2. Saving money, by sharing network resources like disk space, CD/DVD drives or Printer etc.
  3. Achieving centralized administration, by keeping resources and management tools at central server.
  4. Achieving higher level of security, by keeping all the important scattered data at one place
  5. Getting internet and its related advantages, like emailing, chatting, e-business, and

e-commerce etc.


Types of networks


The networks can be defined as follows:


  1. Networks depending on operating system

a) Peer to Peer

b) Client-Server

  1. Networks depending on distance

a) PAN (Personal Area Network)

b) LAN (Local Area Network)

c) CAN (Campus Area Network)

d) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

e) SAN (Storage Area Network)

f) WAN (Wide Area Network)


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