Thursday, November 25, 2010

November 23,2010

We tackled all about Networking presented in a power point presentation.
The most common types of network:
Local Area Network (LAN) - A network that spans small area such as building or an office.
 > software applications and other resources are stored on a file server.
> print servers enable multiple user to share the same printers.
Wide Area Network (WAN) - A network that spans a wide geographical area.  

Several types of WAN's:
> Metropolitan  Area Network (MAN)
> Public Added Network (PAN)
> Value Added Network (VAN)
> Virtual Public Network (VPN)
 
 TYPES OF NETWORK

Intranet - an intranet is a private LAN designed for use by everyone with an organization.

Extranet - A network that connects people within your company with people who are outside your company.