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What are Networks?

What are Networks?. 9/25/07. What is a network?. Two or more computer systems connected together so that they can share and exchange data Networks make better use of limited resources The definition is simple definition but the details are much more involved. Why do we network?.

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What are Networks?

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  1. What are Networks? 9/25/07

  2. What is a network? • Two or more computer systems connected together so that they can share and exchange data • Networks make better use of limited resources • The definition is simple definition but the details are much more involved

  3. Why do we network? • Sharing information • File sharing – data between computers • Sharing resources • Centralizing administration and support • Better communication • Synchronous-question/answer at the same time • Asynchronous-questions have to wait on answer

  4. Traits of a good network • Reliable - dependable • Scalable – hardware and software can grow up or down as organization needs change • Redundant – anticipates disaster – duplicate data and resource to minimize downtime and data loss • Secure • Speed – critical

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