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Computer Network

By: Julianna Heskett

Two or more computers working together, sharing data.

There are three different types: LAN, MAN, WAN.

What is a Computer Network?

Local Area Network Network limited to a small area; a work

area or a house Two or more computers

LAN

LAN Network Diagram

The Cloud

Computer A

Computer B

Wide Area Network Network that spans a larger area; a

company Comprised of several LANs

WAN

WAN Network Diagram

Washington DC

Paris, France

China

London, England

Rome, Italy

Metropolitan Area Network a Type of a WAN Wide area, but limited to an area

MAN

MAN Network diagram

Sharing!!! Communicative ability Team work Collaborate

Pros

Viruses can conquer the whole system! Hackers can get in easier System malfunctions Failures

Cons

Star:

Bus:

Ring:

Diagrams

Development, maintenance, and support for applications

Skills needed: Web Development Technologies

Education: Degree in Computer science, information systems, Mathematics, Statistics, other related fields

Pay:

UPS: Applications developer

Networking Fundamentals power point http://amescomputertech.weebly.com/

uploads/8/3/1/3/8313815/network_topologies.pdf

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?je=myrec&Job_DID=J3G3XD67WGGCX4NLYWT&jrjob=true&sc_cmp2=10_JobMat_JobDet&IPATH=JELCX

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