Network Operating System
Network Operating System
Network Operating System
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE
Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
An Operating System (O.S.) is a System software that manages the hardware resources and
provides services to the Application software. There are many types of operating systems
depending upon its features and functionalities. They can be Batch O.S., Multitasking O.S.,
Multiprocessing O.S., Network O.S., Hybrid O.S., etc.
In this blog, we'll focus on the Network Operating System. We'll learn about the two types of Network
O.S., their advantages, and disadvantages. At last, we'll see some common features of the Network
O.S.
The Network O.S. mainly runs on a powerful computer that runs the server program. It facilitates the
security and capability of managing the data, user, group, application, and other network
functionalities. The main advantage of using a network so. is that it facilitates the sharing of
resources and memory amongst the autonomous computers in the network. It can also facilitate the
client computers to access the shared memory and resources administered by the Server computer.
In other words, the Network O.S. is mainly designed to allow multiple users to share files and
resources over the network.
The Network O.S. is not transparent in nature. The workstations connected in the network are aware
of the multiplicity of the network devices. The Network Operating Systems can distribute their tasks
and functions amongst connected nodes in the network, which enhances the system overall
performance. It can allow multiple access to the shared resources concurrently, which results in
efficiency. One of the major importance of using a Network O.S. is remote access. It facilitates one
work station to connect and communicate with another workstation in a secure manner. For providing
security, it has authentication and access control functionality. The network o.s. implements a lot of
protocols over the network, which provides a proper implementation of the network functionalities.
One drawback of Network O.S. is its tightly coupled nature in the network.
Some examples of Network O.S. are Novel Netware, Microsoft Windows server (2000, 2003, 2008),
Unix, Linux, etc.
1. Peer-to-Peer
2. Client-Server
Now let us learn them one by one, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
Peer-to-Peer
Peer-to-Peer Network Operating System is an operating system in which all the nodes are
functionally and operationally equal to each other. No one is superior or inferior. They all are
capable to perform similar kinds of tasks. All the nodes have their own local memory and resources.
Using the Network O.S., they can connect and communicate with each other. They can also share
data and resources with one another. One node can also communicate and share data and resources
with a remote node in the network by using the authentication feature of the Network O.S. The nodes
are directly connected with each other in the network with the help of a switch or a hub.
1. The performance of autonomous computers may not be so good when sharing some
resources.
2. There is no centralized management.
3. It is less secure.
4. It does not have backup functionalities.
5. Ther is no centralized storage system.
Client- Server
The Client-Server Networking Operating System operates with a single server and multiple client
computers in the network. The Client O.S. runs on the client machine, while the Network Operating
System is installed on the server machine. The server machine is a centralized hub for all the client
machines. The client machines generate a request for information or some resource and forward it to
the server machine. The server machine, in turn, replies to the client machine by providing
appropriate services to it in a secure manner. The server machine is a very powerful computer, that is
capable of tackling large calculations and operations. It can also have the ability to administer the
whole network and its resources. It can be multiprocessing in nature, which can process multiple
client requests at the same time. The Network O.S. enhances the reach of client machines by
providing remote access to other nodes and resources of the network in a secure manner.
Following are the advantages of the Client-Server Network Operating System:
___________ 3. An operating system in which all the nodes are functionally and operationally equal
To each other.
a. operating system b. network OS C. Peer to Peer d. Client server
___________ 4. System operates with a single server and multiple client computers in
the network.
a. operating system b. network OS C. Peer to Peer d. Client server
B. Exercise 2
TRUE OR FALSE ( Network Operating system )
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is True and False if otherwise. Write the letter of the
correct answer.
TABEL COMPLETION
Write the advantage and disadvantage for the following network servers.
CLIENT SERVER
References:
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 9 Learner’s Material First Edition, 2013
www.helpwithpcs.com
http;//en.wikipedia.org
www.micrsoft.com/technet/network
Https;//youtu.be/19HxnLwRfgK
www. Computerhope.com
Prepared by:
JUDE F. FARIOLA
PATAO NHS- Bantayan District II
Reviewed by:
VICTOR S. UNGOD
School Head
GUIDE
Advise the students to read the Reading and Discussion portion before they attempt to answer the
practice exercises. Let the learners go through the parts sequentially to help them understand the topic
easily. The Key Answers are for you to refer during the checking. Don’t include it in the printing.
Read thoroughly and understand the Self-Learning Home Task from the first part to the last part. By
doing so, will help you understand better the topic. If you still have enough time, do it twice for more
understanding. You can use a dictionary if you find it hard to comprehend the science terms. Use a
separate sheet for your answers.
Assist your child and make sure that he/she reads the Self-Learning Home Task from the beginning
up to end, to ensure proper understanding of the concepts. Don’t feed the answer to your child. Let
her/him do it of his own.
EXERCISE 1 EXERCISE 2
1. a 1. true
2. false
2. b 3. false
4. true
3. c 5. true
6. false
4. d 7. true
8. false
5. c
9. false
10. true
EXERCISE 3 A
CLIENT SERVER