By Tunde Sofolahan
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A computer network can be described as a network comprising of two or more computer systems and peripherals connected together. In a computer network, a large number of computer systems are connected together with the chief aim of sharing database, software and other essential network resources.
Computer networks have emerged as a result of convergence of telecommunication and computer technologies which has resulted in an integrated system that allows transmission of all types of data and information across the networks.
Work stations: These are the computer systems that each of the network users used to connect to the network. Each of these computers get connected to the network through the network interface card.
Servers: These are the computer systems which provide services to users through the work station machines e.g. active directory file server, DNS server, print server, e-mail server etc.
Switches: These are network device that enable two or more work stations to be connected together in a network for the purpose of information exchange and resource sharing. These are generally refer to as the layer 2 (data link) device.
Cabling System: This consists of communication cable and trunking through which physical connections are made possible in a network.
Network Printer: This is one of the shared resources on the network. 1 network printer can serve the entire network uses with a floor of a building for instance, eliminating the need to buy printer for individual network user.
Routers: These are devices that are mostly found in an internetworks. Routing is an act of moving information across an internetwork from the source to the destination. Routers help to determine optimal routing paths through an internetwork. They are referred to as the layer 3 device (Network layer device) of the OSI reference model.
Problems with each of these components mentioned here in a network varies and this is a function of many factors ranging from hardware, software, and the environmental /working conditions they are subjected to. These devices have been observed to perform poorly under a hot environment making some of them to freeze. For this reason, a relatively cool environment is recommended for these devices in order for them to perform well. Resolution of any of the issues with networks and network devices requires experience which is best acquired on the job. Training is essential for anyone to be able to understand the behaviours of these devices under different conditions so as to be able to resolve technical issues without much stress.
Photo: networkcable-tester.com
A computer network can be described as a network comprising of two or more computer systems and peripherals connected together. In a computer network, a large number of computer systems are connected together with the chief aim of sharing database, software and other essential network resources.
Computer networks have emerged as a result of convergence of telecommunication and computer technologies which has resulted in an integrated system that allows transmission of all types of data and information across the networks.
Work stations: These are the computer systems that each of the network users used to connect to the network. Each of these computers get connected to the network through the network interface card.
Servers: These are the computer systems which provide services to users through the work station machines e.g. active directory file server, DNS server, print server, e-mail server etc.
Switches: These are network device that enable two or more work stations to be connected together in a network for the purpose of information exchange and resource sharing. These are generally refer to as the layer 2 (data link) device.
Cabling System: This consists of communication cable and trunking through which physical connections are made possible in a network.
Network Printer: This is one of the shared resources on the network. 1 network printer can serve the entire network uses with a floor of a building for instance, eliminating the need to buy printer for individual network user.
Routers: These are devices that are mostly found in an internetworks. Routing is an act of moving information across an internetwork from the source to the destination. Routers help to determine optimal routing paths through an internetwork. They are referred to as the layer 3 device (Network layer device) of the OSI reference model.
Problems with each of these components mentioned here in a network varies and this is a function of many factors ranging from hardware, software, and the environmental /working conditions they are subjected to. These devices have been observed to perform poorly under a hot environment making some of them to freeze. For this reason, a relatively cool environment is recommended for these devices in order for them to perform well. Resolution of any of the issues with networks and network devices requires experience which is best acquired on the job. Training is essential for anyone to be able to understand the behaviours of these devices under different conditions so as to be able to resolve technical issues without much stress.
Tunde Akande Sofolahan is an engineer by training. He is an author, and also an internet consultant.
Tunde has about 12 years experience in internet marketing and consultancy. He has helped a good number of people to grow their businesses successfully.
Tunde loves showing people all they need to know about setting up and managing online and home based business in order to succeed.
He is transparent in dealing with people and very honest. He has rendered quality services to individuals, corporate bodies and government. Tunde is born again christain, married with children.
For more information about the author, please visit: tunasof.blogspot.com or email tsofolahan@gmail.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tunde_Sofolahan Tunde has about 12 years experience in internet marketing and consultancy. He has helped a good number of people to grow their businesses successfully.
Tunde loves showing people all they need to know about setting up and managing online and home based business in order to succeed.
He is transparent in dealing with people and very honest. He has rendered quality services to individuals, corporate bodies and government. Tunde is born again christain, married with children.
For more information about the author, please visit: tunasof.blogspot.com or email tsofolahan@gmail.com
Essential Components of a Standard Network
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