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The document provides an overview of Network Operating Systems (NOS), explaining their role in managing computer hardware and networking features. It discusses different architectures, including peer-to-peer and client-server models, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it covers various types of NOS, such as Windows Server, UNIX, and Linux, highlighting their characteristics and differences.

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Network Operating Systems

The document provides an overview of Network Operating Systems (NOS), explaining their role in managing computer hardware and networking features. It discusses different architectures, including peer-to-peer and client-server models, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it covers various types of NOS, such as Windows Server, UNIX, and Linux, highlighting their characteristics and differences.

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UNIT 2: NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEM (NOS)

 An operating system is a program that manages the


computer hardware, provides a basis for application
programs and acts as an intermediary between the user and
the hardware.
 Common examples of operating systems include Windows,
Unix, Linux and Mac
 Network operating system is the software that enhances a
basic operating system by adding networking features.
FEATURES OF NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS

 Centrally manage network resources, such as programs, data, and


devices (for example, printers).
 Secure accessibility to a network.
 Allow remote users to connect to a network and other networks
(for example, the Internet).
 Back up data and make sure it’s always available.
 Allow for simple additions of clients and resources.
 Monitor the status and functionality of network elements.
 Distribute programs and software updates to clients.
 Ensure efficient use of a server’s capabilities.
 Provide fault tolerance in case of a hardware or software problem
NOS ARCHITECTURES
Peer-to-peer NOS
In this network users are allowed to share resources and files

located on their computers and access shared resources from


others. This system is not based with having a file server or
centralized management source.
A peer-to-peer network sets all connected computers equal. They

all share the same abilities to use resources available on the


network
NOS ARCHITECTURES
Peer-to-peer
Advantages
 Ease of setup

 Less hardware needed, no server needs to be purchased thus

it is cheap to setup.
Disadvantages
 No central location for storage.

 Lack of security that a client-server type offers

 It is difficult to share resources


NOS ARCHITECTURES
Peer to peer diagram
NOS ARCHITECTURES
Client-Server NOS
The server enables multiple clients to share resources. Client-server

network operating systems allow the network to centralize functions


and applications in one or more dedicated file servers.
The server is the center of the system, allowing access to resources

and instituting security. It is designed to process requests and


deliver data to other (client) computers over a local network or the
Internet.
The client is the computer hardware or software that accesses a

service made available by a server. The server is often (but not


always) on another computer system, in which case the client
accesses the service by way of a network.
NOS ARCHITECTURES
Client-Server NOS
Many types of servers exist, including web servers, mail servers, and file
servers. Each type runs software specific to the purpose of the server.
Advantages
 Centralized servers are more stable.

 Security is provided through the server.

 New technology and hardware can be easily integrated into the system.

 Servers are able to be accessed remotely from different locations and

types of systems.
Disadvantages
 Cost of buying and running the OS is high.

 Dependence on a central location for operation.

 Requires regular maintenance and updates.


NOS ARCHITECTURES
Client-Server diagram
TYPES OF NOS
TYPES OF NOS
Windows Server
Windows Server is a group of operating systems designed by

Microsoft that supports enterprise level management, data storage,


applications and communications.
Windows servers are more powerful versions of their desktop

operating system counterparts and are designed to more efficiently


handle corporate networking, Internet/intranet hosting, databases,
enterprise-scale messaging and similar functions.
Previous versions of Windows Server have focused on stability,

security, networking, and various improvements to the file system.


Other improvements have included better deployment technologies
and increased hardware support.
TYPES OF NOS
UNIX and Linux
UNIX and Linux differ in fundamental ways from Windows Server

NOSs. UNIX preceded and led to the development of the TCP/IP


protocol suite in the early 1970s.
Linux is a popular example of a freely available and nonproprietary

operating system that resembles UNIX. Today, most Internet servers


and many servers on private WAN and LANs rely on UNIX or Linux.
The differences between UNIX and Linux varieties are relatively

minor. If you understand how to use one, with a little effort you can
understand how to use another.
TYPES OF NOS
UNIX and Linux
Linux is an operating system similar to UNIX. It runs on many

different computers and was first released in 1991.


Linux is portable, which means versions can be found running on

name brand or clone PCs.


Linux offers many features adopted from other versions of UNIX.
Linux brings the advantages of UNIX to home and small business

computers.
The following are a few of the most popular types:
 Red Hat Linux

 Linux Mandrake

 Caldera eDesktop and eServer

 Debian GNU/Linux

 Corel Linux
TYPES OF NOS
Common Characteristics of UNIX and Linux
Today, the UNIX operating system comes in many varieties, or

distributions. Before learning about their differences, however, you


should know that all varieties of the UNIX and Linux operating
system share the following features:
1. The ability to support multiple, simultaneously logged-on
users
2. The ability to coordinate multiple, simultaneously running
tasks (or programs)
3. The ability to mount or to make available disk partitions upon
demand
4. The ability to apply permissions for file and directory access
and modification
TYPES OF NOS
Common Characteristics of UNIX and Linux
5. A uniform method of issuing data to or receiving data from
hardware devices, files, and running programs
6. The ability to start a program without interfering with a
currently running program
7. Supports hundreds of subsystems, including dozens of
programming languages
8. Source code portability, or the ability to extract code from
one UNIX system and use it on another.
Types of the UNIX operating system
Proprietary UNIX
An implementation of UNIX for which the source code is either

unavailable or available only by purchasing a licensed copy is known


as proprietary UNIX. The three most popular vendors of proprietary
UNIX are Apple Computer, Sun Microsystems, and IBM.
Types of the UNIX operating system
Advantages of proprietary UNIX
Accountability and support— An organization might choose a

proprietary UNIX system so that when something doesn’t work as


expected, it has a resource on which to call for assistance.
Optimization of hardware and software—Workstation vendors

who include proprietary UNIX with the computers they sell invest a
great deal of time in ensuring that their software runs as well and as
fast as possible on their hardware.
Predictability and compatibility—Vendors of proprietary UNIX

systems strive to maintain backward compatibility with new


releases. They schedule new releases at regular, predictable
intervals. Customers usually know when and how things will change
with proprietary UNIX systems.
Types of the UNIX operating system
Open source UNIX
Enables network users to have access to the system’s source code

and thus customize the operating system


Class discussion
Discuss the advantages of installing open source Unix
Domain Vs Workgroup

Domain
It is a group of computers and devices on a network that are administered as

a unit with common rules and procedures.


Within the Internet, domains are defined by the IP address. All devices

sharing a common part of the IP address are said to be in the same domain.
Workgroup
In computer networking, a workgroup is a collection of computers on a local

area network (LAN) that share common resources and responsibilities.


Workgroups provide easy sharing of files, printers and other network
resources.
The Microsoft Windows family of operating systems supports assigning of

computers to named workgroups.

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