Operating System

NETWORK OPERATING SYSYTEM

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 NETWORK OPERATING SYTEM

A Network Operating System (NOS) is software that manages network

resources, such as servers, printers, and data storage, and includes protocols
to enable communication between computers in a network.
Functions:
• File and printer sharing
• User authentication and access control
• Network security
• Resource allocation and management

Examples: Windows Server, Linux-based systems (e.g., Ubuntu Server), macOS Server,
Novell NetWare, etc.
 Features of Network Operating Systems

Centralized Administration: Security:

• Allows centralized management of network resources from a single • Implements security measures such as user
point. authentication, access control lists (ACLs), and
• Simplifies tasks such as user management, file sharing, and security encryption to protect data and resources.
configurations.

Fault Tolerance: Scalability:

• Provides features like redundancy, failover mechanisms, • NOSs are designed to scale with the growth of the network.
and backup systems to ensure network reliability • Support for adding new devices and users without significant
and availability. disruption.
 Types of Network Operating Systems

Client-server network
Client-server network OSes provide users with access to resources through a
server. In this architecture, all functions and applications are unified under one
file server that can be used to execute individual client actions, regardless of
physical location.
An advantage of the client-server model is that the network is controlled
centrally, which makes changes or additions to technology easier to incorporate.

Peer-to-peer (P2P) network

Peer-to-peer (P2P) network OSes let users share network resources saved in a
common, accessible location. In this architecture, all devices are treated equally
in terms of functionality. P2P usually works best for small and medium LANs
and is less expensive to set up compared to the client-server model.
 Advantages Disadvantages
•Highly stable due to central server.
•Depend on the central location to perform the
•Provide good security.
operations.
•Upgradation of new technology and hardware
•High cost to buying server.
can be easily implemented in the network.
•Provide remote access to servers from different •Regular updating and maintenance are required.
locations.
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