Network+Operating+Systems

Network Operating System: Also referred to as a NOS, a Network Operating System is an operating system for networks (or a base/interface for the network to work providing an infrastructure for the network to function). Network Operating Systems (NOS) allow networks to: (Book I, Networking Basics, Chapter 4: Understanding Network Operating Systems, p. 61-64) Supports a group of computers that are linked together in the network. Allow for computers in a network to share files/share information. Allow for multiple computers (clients) to access the computer that is supporting/running the network (server). Allow for a directory of what is on the network. Provide security for the network to protect network from being hacked/broken into and/or damaged by unauthorized users.

Examples of NOS: [|Windows NT Server 4]

[|Windows 2000 Server]

[|Windows Server 2003]

[|Apple Mac OS/X Server]

[|Novell NetWare]