A network operating system provides a software platform for both individual computers and interconnected networks. It features basic operating functions, security features, networking capabilities, and an administrative interface. Specifically, it supports processor functions and protocols for sharing data, provides user authentication and permissions for access control, enables file and print sharing and data backup, and gives administrators a menu to monitor and maintain the system. Network operating systems can be peer-to-peer or client-server based, each with their own advantages and disadvantages related to flexibility, ease of use, and troubleshooting needs.
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Network Operating System (Features)
A network operating system provides a software platform for both individual computers and interconnected networks. It features basic operating functions, security features, networking capabilities, and an administrative interface. Specifically, it supports processor functions and protocols for sharing data, provides user authentication and permissions for access control, enables file and print sharing and data backup, and gives administrators a menu to monitor and maintain the system. Network operating systems can be peer-to-peer or client-server based, each with their own advantages and disadvantages related to flexibility, ease of use, and troubleshooting needs.
platform for both the functionality of an individual computer and for multiple computers within an interconnected network. FEATURESOFANNETWORK OPERATINGSYSTEM
Basic operating features
Security features
Networking
Administrative Interface BASICOPERATING FEATURES
Network Operating System supports the basic
underlying operating features of networks. These include support for processor and the various protocolthat allows computer to share data SECURITYFEATURES Network operating systems support a number of security features that control access to the network. These include authorization and permission for access to the network, with specific control of features such as user management, log- on controls and passwords NETWORKING
A network operating system is the platform on
which computer networking takes place. Basic features allow for file, print and Internet connections. Data backup and replication functions are controlled through the network operating system. The management of connective systems for local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), such as routing, switches and other ports are configured and managed through network operating system features. ADMINISTRATIVEINTERFACE
One of the features of a network operating system
is that it has an administrative interface that allows a network administrator to monitor and maintain the system. This interface will have a menu that allows the administrator to perform functions such as formatting hard drives and setting up security protocols for both the system and individual users. ADVANTAGES Netwk operating systems diverge into two categories: peer-to-peer networks and client-to- server operating systems. Each of these methods of tying multiple devices into a given system has its unique advantages from the flexibility of adding new software and ease of expansion that is the hallmark of client-to-server operating systems, to the ease of setup and inexpensive operating cost that is main attractor to peer-to-peer connections DISADVANTAGES Disadvantages arise when networks require troubleshooting as client-to-server networks often have a dedicated IT staff to handle the potentially expensive problems whereas peer-to-peer networks have only each other to solve problems large and small. AND I THANK YOU