Chapter 1: Data information that is useful & meaningful Data communication exchange of data between 2 devices via transmission

on medium Telecommunication communication at a distance Component of network: a. Server -Store data or software that can be accessed by client -in client server, several may work together to support business application b. Client -Input output hardware device at users end comm. circuit -provide access to network & data & software on server c. Circuit pathway through which message travel Network-set of device that connected by comm. links -do not have server & designed to connect similar computer & share data Router special device that connect two or more network File server store data & software that can be used by computer Print server-connected a printer that manages all printing request from client Web server store document & graphics that can be accessed from web server Type of network: a. Local area network(LAN) -group of microcomputer located in the same general area -cover small area -often used shared circuit -support high data transmission compared with standard telephone circuit b. Metropolitan Area Network(MAN) -span between 3 and 30 miles -cover area inside town or city -designed for people need high speed connectivity -e.g. cable tv network Wide Area network(WAN) -provide long distance transmission over large geographic area that may comprise country can be complex as backbone

Intranet LAN that use same technology as internet but open only to those inside organization Extranet provided to invited outside organization who access it over internet

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