Information is critical to all businesses. Storing business information securely on networks is a must for all business. In this article we’ll explain the business risks of insecure networks and how they can be minimised. What people don’t tend to realise …Continue Reading →
In this article we’ll look at how to design a networked solution to meet a particular situation with specific requirements. The example we’ll use here is of Y Youth – a fictional a youth centre that is opening soon. It …Continue Reading →
There are many benefits and disadvantages of peer to peer network and client-server networks. Choosing one over the other depends largely on what the network will be used for. Peer-to-Peer network A peer-to-peer network is a network that is created …Continue Reading →
Active Directory is the most popular directory service with over 90% of Fortune 1000 companies using it. Typical services available from a network operating system directory service such as Active Directory (running on Windows) are outlined below along with more information …Continue Reading →
In this article we’ll justify the design and choice of components used in a networked solution – a solution we’ve created based on a fictional network for a fictional organisation called ‘Y Youth’. Y Youth is a youth centre that …Continue Reading →
Network security is one of the most important part of business operations. All businesses need to know how to make a networked system secure and keep it secure. Everything from communication, billing, inventory, sales, customer & staff data along with trade …Continue Reading →
Typical services provided by networks include directory services, telecommunication services, file services and application services, all of which are described below… Directory Services Organising the many users, applications, services, and systems within a network can be a complex process. Directory services …Continue Reading →
An interconnection device is any device that can enable computers to exchange data on a network. The function of interconnection devices and examples of interconnection devices on networks are explained below: Network Interface Card (NIC) A NIC is also known …Continue Reading →
In this article, we’ll explain the key components required for client workstations to connect to a network and access network resources. There are many components necessary for connecting workstations to networks which include both hardware and software components. Client Workstations …Continue Reading →
Computer networks are all around us. They’re used by virtually all businesses, organisations and even households to help us share information and communicate. Computer networks can range in size and complexity from small, internal networks connecting a computer and a …Continue Reading →