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1. It is designed with the sole purpose of supporting

workstations, database, application, file and printer access
sharing between multiple computers in a network.
a. Operational logic b. Network Operating System
c. Network System d. Occupational Health and Safety

2. Type of NOS that allow users to share resources and files

located on their
computers and to access shared resources found on other
computers
a. Peer to Peer c. Client/Server
b. One to Many d. Many to Many
3. Type of NOS that allows the network to centralize functions
and applications in one or more dedicated file servers.
a. Many to Many b. One to Many
c. Peer to Peer d. Client/Server

4. The following are considered popular Network Operating

Systems EXCEPT:
a. Linux/UNIX c. Macintosh OS X
b. Windows 7 d. Microsoft Windows Server

5. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Client/Server

Network?
a. Interoperability c. Maintenance
b. Scalability d. Flexibility
A network operating system is a specialized operating
system for a network device such as a router, switch
or firewall.
Historically operating systems with networking
capabilities were described as network operating
system because they allowed personal computers
(PCs) to participate in computer networks and shared
file and printer access within a local area network
(LAN). This description of operating systems is now
largely historical, as common operating systems
include a network stack to support a client–server
model.
Network Operating System (NOS)
Introduction

A network operating system is a specialized operating

system for a network device such as a router, switch or
firewall.
Historically operating systems with networking capabilities
were described as network operating system because they
allowed personal computers (PCs) to participate in
computer networks and shared file and printer access
within a local area network (LAN). This description of
operating systems is now largely historical, as common
operating systems include a network stack to support a
client–server model.
You have heard a lot about the network operating
system (NOS) but not fully understand it. Therefore this
lesson will broaden your understanding about the
Network Operating Systems (NOS)
What is Network Operating System (NOS)
A computer operating system referred to as
Networking Operating System was designed with the
sole purpose of supporting workstations, database,
application, file and printer access sharing between
multiple computers in a network.

There are two (2) major types of Network Operating

System namely:
 Peer-to-Peer
 Client/Server
Peer to Peer NOS
Advantages of a peer-to-peer
network:

• Less initial expense - No need for a

dedicated server.
• Setup - An operating system (such as
Windows 7) already in place may only
need to be reconfigured for Advantages
of a peer-to-peer network

Disadvantages of a peer-to-peer
network:
• Decentralized - No central repository
for files and applications.
Fig 2.
• Security - Does not provide the security
available on a client/server network.
Client/Server

Client/server network operating systems allow the network to

centralize functions and applications in one or more dedicated
file servers. The file servers become the heart of the system,
providing access to resources and providing security. Individual
workstations (clients) have access to the resources available on
the file servers. The network operating system provides the
mechanism to integrate all the components of the network and
allow multiple users to simultaneously share the same
resources irrespective of physical location. UNIX/Linux and the
Microsoft family of Windows Servers are examples of
client/server network operating systems.
Advantages of a client/server
network:

• Centralized - Resources and data

security are controlled through the
server.
• Scalability - Any or all elements
can be replaced individually as needs
increase.
• Flexibility - New technology can be
easily integrated into system.
• Interoperability - All components
(client/network/server) work together.
• Accessibility - Server can be
accessed remotely and across
multiple platforms.
Disadvantages of a client/server network:
• Expense - Requires initial investment in dedicated server.
• Maintenance - Large networks will require a staff to ensure
efficient operation.
• Dependence - When server goes down, operations will cease
across the network.