Computer Networks
Goals
- Describe the basic structure of a network.
- Identify network types.
- Describe the role of protocols in communication over networks.
- Delineate the methods of process communication between client/server and the peer-to-peer model.
- Discuss the features of cluster, grid, and cloud computing.
- Identify types of network hardware.
- Describe the tiered internet architecture.
- Explain internet addressing.
- Identify types of malicious software.
- List tools supporting protection and risk management.
Networking is sharing information and resources through linked computer systems.
Network is a system of hardware and software components that connect two or more devices for the purpose of sharing data and information.