NETWORK TERMINOLOGY
As in other technological fields, the computer networking field is flooded with jargon. For a network administrator, knowledge and understanding of the most commonly used terms is essential. This section defines introductory terminology you need to know. As you progress through this book, these terms and their meanings will become more familiar.
Computer Networks
A computer network can be defined in a number of ways. In general, a computer network is a collection of computers connected (in one way or another) to each other via a communication medium. A network is comprised of both hardware and software, which integrate to provide various services. Computers connected to a network can communicate with each other with the ...
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