Introduction to Networking
Introduction
A group of devices that are connected to each other have a simple purpose for connecting & sharing resources and data.
For example:A home Wi-Fi network in a house Wi-Fi router helps multiple devices (phone, laptop, TV).
Why is Networking important?
Enable communication: Networks act as a bridge between users and devices to communicate instantly through messaging applications, emails, and Zoom meetings. Nowadays, it's widely used in modern businesses.
Sharing resources: Networking helps to enable multiple users to share their resources such as applications, storage devices, printers, etc. It reduces cost and also improves efficiency.
Improve security: Multiple tools could be implement by network administrators, for ex firewalls, encryption, access control, and monitoring tools to protect users' sensitive information from cyber threats.
Real-world application used for:
Computer networks enable seamless communication and the exchange of data between multiple devices.
Here are some real-world applications we use in our day-to-day life.
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