Business Driven Technology
Business Driven Technology
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ISBN: 9781259567322
Author: Paige Baltzan Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Network:

  • It is used to connect the more than two computer devices.
  • Type of network topologies
    • Bus topology
      • Each computer device are interrelated to a single wire.
      • It is used in small network.
      • It is simple network topology for connecting devices
    • Mesh topology
      • Every node combine to distribute data amongst each other.
      • Since the multiple devices can transmit data simultaneously, it can be able to manage high amount of traffic.
    • Ring topology
      • The network connection made by circular way in this methodology.
      • Here the data flows in same direction so this topology decrease probability of packet crash.
    • Star topology
      • Each device connects to a middle node which might be hub or switch.
      • Using this topology, simply add a node to network.
      • If one device is failed in network, then other node continues the function normally.
    • Tree topology
      • It can be used to connect more than two devices.
    • Hybrid topology
      • It is mix of all topologies.
  • Network types
    • Local Area Network (LAN)
      • It can be used to connect devices inside a building.
    • Metropolitan area network (MAN)
      • The network that develops over a broad geographic area
    • Wide area network (WAN)
      • It is same as like LAN however spans a whole city or campus.

Wireless Technology:

  • It is used for transfer the data using without cable or with cables.
  • The many wireless technology uses the radio waves.
  • It is usually used for connecting devices in wireless mode.
  • Example for wireless technology
    • Cellular phones and pagers
    • Cordless computer peripherals
    • Global positioning system

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