https://padlet.com/lukeb4/p14lu9h79tfy Made with a warm hug en-us 2018-03-02 13:50:14 UTC 2018-03-02 14:23:33 UTC hello@padlet.com lukeb4 https://padlet.com/lukeb4/p14lu9h79tfy/wish/237386378 Network Operating Systems
Network Operating Systems, commonly known as NOS is a type of software that allows for a number of nodes to be able to communicate and share files together through the server and support networking functions to allow it to work properly, mainly via a LAN network. It includes features such as implementing network protocols, user login and also mail transfer support. Examples include Windows Server 2012 and Linux.

Protocols
Protocols are rules that the end points within the entities of communications must follow and use in order to communicate with one another. Types of protocols include FTP, or file transfer protocol which allows for file transfer to occur and also SMTP, or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol which allows for email communication between two nodes. There is also one known as SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol which allows for management throughout the network.

Layout
The layout of a network is what the network looks like, and also can decide how secure the network is. Different networks will need different layouts, these are known as network topologies. For example, a LAN network would be used in a school in order to share information across the network so that all the teachers in the building have access to it. A LAN network has no latency, and doesn't require internet access to work. However, Google on the other hand might need a mesh network, as their file servers have backups in case one of the file servers fail, so that it can automatically switch to another file server so that there isn't a loss of information throughout the world wide web.

Devices
Network devices are what build the network itself, and some of them are required in order for the network to work. An example would be a Network Router, which is used to connect devices to the internet. Another example would be a switch, which is used to connect the devices together so that they can communicate with one another. There are also PC's which act as the main devices on the network, as these are used the most and can also edit and change settings and features on the network.]]> 2018-03-02 13:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lukeb4/p14lu9h79tfy/wish/237386378