Networks
Choosing a network for a company
Candidates should understand the factors which influence choice:
Types of networks available and the use of associated hardware
Candidates should understand the advantages and disadvantages of:
Network topologies
Wireless networking
Software components
Network management, administration and problem solving strategies
Candidates should understand the factors which influence choice:
- cost of network
- size of organisation
- how the system will be used
- existing systems
- performance required
- security issues
Types of networks available and the use of associated hardware
Candidates should understand the advantages and disadvantages of:
- client server networks
- peer to peer networks
Network topologies
- Bus/Ethernet
- Ring
- Star
- Suitable topologies for LAN and WAN
- Advantages and disadvantages of different network topologies
Wireless networking
- Advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks
Software components
Network management, administration and problem solving strategies
- User accounts and logs; security strategies; configuration management; remote management; disaster planning (backup and restoration); auditing (keeping logs).
Resources
1_-_factors_that_influence_network_choice.pptx |
2_-_client_server_vs_peer_to_peer.pptx |
3_-_network_topologies.pptx |
4_-_wireless_networks_broadband_and_dial_up.pptx |
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