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Network Operating System

It is an OS which has special functions like connecting computers & devices into
a network.
Popular NOS
Novell Netware -1983, the first NOS, Windows NT/200, Linux, Sun Solaris, UNIX,
IBM OS/2
Features of NOS:
• Allows multiple computers to share data, files and hardware devices.
• Support for processors, protocols and multi-processing of applications.
• Provide security features such as authentication, logon restrictions and access control.
• Provide name and directory services.
• Provide file, print, web services and back-up services.
• Support Internetworking such as routing and WAN ports.
• User management and support for logon and logoff, remote access; system
management, administration and auditing tools with graphical interfaces.
Types of NOS

Advantages:
• Less requirement of hardware is there.
• No server needs to be established.
• Its setup process is natural.
Disadvantages:
• It has no central location for storage, i.e. different systems are used for storage.
• It has less security as compared to the client-server model.

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Advantages:
• In this, security to the machines is provided through the server.
• Hardware can be easily connected to the system.
• New technology is easily integrated into the system.
• The central server is more stable in a client-server model.
• Hardware and the operating system can be specialized.
• Different machines can remotely access the server from different locations.
Disadvantages:
• It seems to be costly as buying and running a server is cost effective.
• We always have to depend on the central location for any type of operation.
• It requires regular maintenance.
• Daily updating operation is required.

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