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Definition of a network
A computer network is two or more computers connected together.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over to ...
short distances
What is network protocol?
This is the language or set of rules, that computers use to communicate with each other.
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing is a technology that allows users to access and use computing resources such as servers, storage, databases etc.
Classification of networks based on size and scope
PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN
What are the 3 components of a network?
Hardware, software, and protocols.
What is a protocol stack?
This is a collection of protocols for the network.
Name the most popular network protocol.
HTTP(Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)
The language used by computers to communicate with each other on the Internet is called ...
TCP/IP
What is a network architecture?
In a client-server network, a computer acts as a server and stores and distributes information to other nodes or clients
Which technology makes cloud computing possible?
A technology called virtualisation
What is virtual machine?
It is digital-only "virtual" computer that behaves as if it were a physical computer with its own hardware
The main types of network topology and their definition
Full mesh; point-to-point; star; bus; partial mesh
Definition of communication channel and their main types.
A communication channel is the medium used to transfer information from one network device to another. Wired and wireless.
Which is better: a wired or wireless LAN? Why?
Wired LANs are more difficult to install, but they are cheaper, faster and more reliable. Wireless networks let you move or roam, from one access point to another, but they are less secure and subject to interference
Different types of cloud deployments
Private cloud is a server, data centre or distributed network wholly dedicated to one organization. Public cloud is a service run by an external vendor that may include servers in one or multiple data centers. Multi-cloud is a type of cloud deployment that involves using multiple public clouds.