Network Basics
Networks allow computers and peripheral devices to communicate.
A network connection is usually provided by means of a connection device, e.g. a network card, and a facility to enable transmission, e.g. cable or microwave.
Transmission is facilitated by the use of a send and receive protocol that is understood by the communicating devices.
The term 'server' refers to the software and computer that provides the services that are available via the network. For example, a file server provides the ability to store and distribute files to users on the network. An email server would manage the flow of email in and out of the network, check that an email address is valid and allow users to access their email.
The term 'client' refers to the software application that requests actions from a server. For example, to use email a user needs to run the email client that allows the user to access their email on the email server. The email client will allow the user to manage their email, e.g. create and send a new piece of email. However, without the email server the email will not actually be sent.
To know more about the basic network overview, watch the videos below to get you started ~
A network connection is usually provided by means of a connection device, e.g. a network card, and a facility to enable transmission, e.g. cable or microwave.
Transmission is facilitated by the use of a send and receive protocol that is understood by the communicating devices.
The term 'server' refers to the software and computer that provides the services that are available via the network. For example, a file server provides the ability to store and distribute files to users on the network. An email server would manage the flow of email in and out of the network, check that an email address is valid and allow users to access their email.
The term 'client' refers to the software application that requests actions from a server. For example, to use email a user needs to run the email client that allows the user to access their email on the email server. The email client will allow the user to manage their email, e.g. create and send a new piece of email. However, without the email server the email will not actually be sent.
To know more about the basic network overview, watch the videos below to get you started ~
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