Summary Computers in Education

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 2


COMPUTER IN EDUCATION


PPR263S


NETWORK AND SERVERS

, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. What is a network? .............................................................................................. 2

1.1. Different types of Networks ........................................................................... 2

1.2. Basic components required in a Network: ..................................................... 2

2. What is a server? ................................................................................................. 3

2.1. A network consists of a server and clients. ................................................... 3

2.2. Why is a server important? ........................................................................... 3

2.3. Types of servers:........................................................................................... 4

2.4. Hardware components in a server: ............................................................... 5

2.5. Network Controller: ....................................................................................... 5

2.6. Power supply:................................................................................................ 5

2.7. Server Software: ........................................................................................... 5