Networks
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DESCRIPTION OF A NETWORK
A network is the linking of two or more computers for the purpose
of sharing data, programs and/or physical resources.
Examples:
Data Two people can work independently on the same project at
different computers. By being connected to each other, there is no need ....
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.... Resources Printers and backup systems are two examples of
special hardware which often have low use rates. By setting up several
computers to share these resources, money is saved from having to provide
(for example) each user with their own printer. Fewer peripherals also can
translate into lower maintenance costs and lower capital investments on the
system as a whole.
TYPES OF NETWORKS
Networks fall into two categories: Server-Client, and Peer-To-Peer.
Server-Client is often th ....
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