Network operating system: the first chapter overview

Summary of this chapter

This chapter introduces the concept, function, feature and classification of computer network operating system, introduces briefly the development and features of several popular network operating systems, such as Windows,unix, Linux and NetWare, and introduces various network services of network operating system.

Exercise

1, what is the network operating system? What are the basic functions of the network operating system?

Network operating system can be understood as the interface between network users and computer networks, it is specifically for network users to provide interface system software, in addition to the management of computer software and hardware resources, with a single operating system all functions, but also has network computers to provide network communication and network resource sharing function of the operating system, and to provide network users with a variety of network services!

The basic functions of the network operating system are:

1. Network communication
2. Resource Management
3. Network Services
4. Interop
5. Provide network interface

2. What are the characteristics of the network operating system?

The hardware is independent, the network characteristic, has the very high security.

3. What are the commonly used network operating systems? What are their characteristics?

Common network operating systems:

One, Windows series: Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows

Windows 2008 Performance and Features (1) provide a stable operating platform for other applications in the enterprise.

(2) Built-in virtualization technology.

(3) Enhanced Web services Platform

(4) High safety

Second, the UNIX operating system features:

1. System security, stability
2. Multi-user, multi-tasking system
3. A good user interface
4. The independence of the device
5. Good portability
6. Rich network capabilities

Third, the Linux operating system, features are:

1. Compatible with UNIX.
2. Free software, source code development
3. Easy to customize and re-develop

The most important feature of NetWare is the open system structure based on the basic module design idea.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　

4. What network services are mainly provided in the network operating system?

Network services are:

1. File services and Print services.
2. Database Services
3. Distributed services
4. A magnet directory with domain controller
5. Mail Service
6. DHCP service
7. DN Service
8. The FTP service is the short name of the file Transfer protocol.
9. Web Services
10. Network Management Services

Network operating system: the first chapter overview