What is a Network? A network is a connection between terminals, computers, servers, and components which allows for the easy flow of data and use of resources between one another. Different networks that we come across in our day to day life are telephone network, cable T.V network, transport network of a city etc. Understanding the Concept of Networking The idea of networking has been around for a long time and has taken on many meanings. If you were to look up "network" in your dictionary, you might find any of the following definitions: An openwork fabric; netting A system of interlacing lines, tracks, or channels Any interconnected system; for example, a television-broadcasting network A system in which a number of independent computers are linked together to share data and peripherals, such as hard disks and printers Obviously, the last definition is the one we are concerned with in this course. The key word in the definition is "share." Sharing is the purpose ...
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