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| − | + | A network is a group of computers connected together in order to communicate with each other. Often computers communicate with servers or databases and not directly with another user computer. The Internet is a large scale example of a network. Computers connect to servers where website data is stored. This connection is set up for users by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Shaw or MTS. Networks can be smaller in scale, too. The computing facilities at the University of Manitoba is such an example. Though still large, the principle is the same - computers connect to servers of data. Homes may have small, local networks set up too. | |
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Chapter IntroductionA network is a group of computers connected together in order to communicate with each other. Often computers communicate with servers or databases and not directly with another user computer. The Internet is a large scale example of a network. Computers connect to servers where website data is stored. This connection is set up for users by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Shaw or MTS. Networks can be smaller in scale, too. The computing facilities at the University of Manitoba is such an example. Though still large, the principle is the same - computers connect to servers of data. Homes may have small, local networks set up too.
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Understanding Networks
Types of Networks
Networks at the U of M
References
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