CGS 12.1

a group of 2 or more computers that are configured to share information and resources such as printers, files and databases

personnel required to maintain networks

a computer that stores and shares resources on a network, work horses of the client/server network

a computer that requests those resources

users can be added without affecting performance of other networks

users are responsible for their own data backups and security

server automatically performs backups

small group of computers linked together over a small geographic area

comprise of large numbers of users over a wider physical area or separate LANS that are miles apart

network used to connect wireless devices that are in close proximity to each other

a private network set up by an entity that is used exclusively by a group of individuals

an area on intranet that only certain corporations or individuals can access

uses public internet communications infrastructure to build a secure private network among various locations

server, network topology, transmission media, NOS, network adapter, network navigation device

the layout and structure of the network

specialized software that is installed on servers and client computers and enables the network to function

needed to move data signals around the network

server used for one specific function such as handling email

keeps track of who is logging in to the computer and what features are available to them

a server that stores and manages files for network users

manage all client requested printing jobs for all printers on a network

a software holding area for printing jobs

acts as a repository for application software

provides client computers with access to information in databases

processes ingoing and outgoing email

handles all communications between networks

used to host a website so its available through the internet

a set of rules for exchanging communication