System software
Networking
Overview | NetBIOS | Glossary
| Basic | Advanced
Overview
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Network operating system
- A multiuser operating system that manages network resources. It manages multiple
requests concurrently and provides the necessary security.
A Network Operating System is what makes the LAN work.
Makes PC's work together, and manages who has what data and the access privileges. |
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Basic System Software
NETwork/Basic Input Output System (NET BIOS)
- Sets the protocols for sharing data between the various computers and devices on the
network.
Glossary
Enterprise network operating system
- Software that provides the means for sharing resources over a geographically dispersed
network in one organisation.
Client-server
- The architecture around which network operating software is designed. A portion of the
NOS resides in each client machine and server. The client portion handles processing and
the I/O to clients, other servers or shared network devices, such as printers, fax
machines and modems.
Connectivity
- The ability of a Network operating system to simultaneously communicate over multiple
protocols.
Resource sharing
- The ability of users to share all resources, such as printers, modems, applications and
files.
Ref: Found in Computerworld NZ
Nov20, 1995 compiled from a variety of sources.
Basic system
- Uses DOS
- NetBIOS compatible
- Peer-to-peer
- Not multitasking
- May be a closed system
Examples:
Windows95, Windows 3.11 for Workgroups.
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Advanced system
- Non-DOS type O/S
- More powerful set of functions
- Open Architecture
- Advanced = Multitasking
Examples:
Windows NT Server, Novell Netware, OS/2 Warp
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