Network

A computer network comprises two or more computers that are connected

—either by cables (wired) or wifi (wireless)—with the purpose of
transmitting, exchanging, or sharing data and resources.

The internet, online search, email, audio and video sharing, online
commerce, live-streaming, and social networks all exist because of
computer networks.

NETWORK TYPES
 LAN (local area network)
 WLAN (wireless local area network)
 MAN (metropolitan area network)
 PAN (personal area network)
 SAN (storage area network)

NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET

The internet is actually a network of networks that connects billions of
digital devices worldwide. Standard protocols allow communication
between these devices. Those protocols include the hypertext transfer
protocol (the ‘http’ in front of all website addresses). Internet protocols (or
IP addresses) are the unique identifying numbers that are required of every
device that accesses the internet. IP addresses are comparable to your
mailing address, providing unique location information so that information
can be delivered correctly.
 Data:
Data is a collection of a distinct small unit of information. It can be used in a
variety of forms like text, numbers, media, bytes, etc. it can be stored in
pieces of paper or electronic memory, etc.

Database:

A database is an organized collection of data, so that it can be easily

accessed and managed.

You can organize data into tables, rows, columns, and index it to make it
easier to find relevant information.

The main purpose of the database is to operate a large amount of

information by storing, retrieving, and managing data.

STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE

SQL or Structured Query Language is used to operate on the data stored

in a database. SQL depends on relational algebra and tuple relational
calculus.

Cloud database:

Cloud database facilitates you to store, manage, and retrieve their

structured, unstructured data via a cloud platform. This data is accessible
over the Internet. Cloud databases are also called a database as service
(DBaaS) because they are offered as a managed service.

Some best cloud options are:

o AWS (Amazon Web Services)

o Snowflake Computing
o Oracle Database Cloud Services
o Microsoft SQL server
o Google cloud spanner
 WEBMEDIA

Webmedia refers to the various forms of digital content delivered over the internet or
World Wide Web.

CONTENTS OF WEBMEDIA

1. Text-based content:

- Articles

- Blog posts

- News stories

- Social media updates

2. Visual content:

Images

Infographics

Videos

Live streams

Webinars

3. Audio content:

Podcasts

Audio clips

Music streaming
 CHARACTERISTICS

1. Digital: Webmedia is created, stored, and consumed in digital format.

2. Interactive: Webmedia often allows user interaction, such as clicking, commenting,

and sharing.

3. Dynamic: Webmedia content can be easily updated, changed, or removed.

4. Global: Webmedia can reach a global audience, transcending geographical

boundaries.

5. Multimedia: Webmedia combines text, images, audio, and video to create engaging
content.

CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS:

1. Privacy and security

2. Copyright and intellectual property

3. Misinformation and disinformation

4. Addiction and digital overload

5. Accessibility and inclusivity