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Chapter 9 LAN Software and Support Systems. Topics. Main functions of OSs and NOSs Compare various NOSs Software licenses Network utility software Support devices. Introduction. Proper support of a local area network requires hardware, software, and miscellaneous support devices. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Chapter 9LAN Software and Support Systems
Topics
Main functions of OSs and NOSs Compare various NOSs Software licenses Network utility software Support devices
Introduction
Proper support of a local area network requires hardware, software, and miscellaneous support devices.
A network operating system is the most important software component.
Application programs are also required to support users on a LAN.
Support devices such as hubs, switches, routers, servers, modems, power supplies, and more are also necessary.
Operating Systems (OS)
What is OS? A software that manages other application programs and
resources in a computer system
What can an OS do?
Network Operating Systems (NOS)
A network operating system is a large, complex program that manages the resources common on most local area networks.
Besides performing standard operating system functions, a network operating system is called upon for additional functions, such as …
Current NOSs
Novell Netware Windows NT/2000/XP Linux Unix
Novell Netware Version 4 - Single network login, NDS database. Version 5 - IP protocol instead of IPX/SPX protocols. Version 6
Any client anywhere on the Internet can print and use storage services from a NetWare 6 server without loading a single byte of Novell’s Client32 software
Powerful Internet printing services (iPrint) – GUI interface, automatic driver installation
iFolder – Very effective background application powered by Apache Web Server to “equalize” the documents in each system’s My Documents folder with an identical set on the server.
Volumes can hold 8 terabytes of data in up to 8 trillion files and can keep 1 million files open concurrently.
Novell NDS (NetWare Directory Services) A database that maintains information on, and
access to, every resource on the network A hierarchical tree structure that represents the
layout of the organization. Tree structure is composed of organizational
units which are composed of further objects, and leaf objects which are not composed of further objects.
Windows 2000
Built on top of NT technology Improved market share (>50%). Specific versions of 2000 designed to support wide
variety of system types: Windows 2000 Professional - replaces NT Workstation Windows 2000 Server - replaces Windows NT Server Windows 2000 Advanced Server – supports up to 8 processors
and 8GB RAM Windows 2000 Datacenter Server - supports up to 32
processors and 64GB RAM
Windows 2000
Biggest change from NT: Active Directory The AD is the central repository for all objects
that make up the enterprise: domains, organizational units, users, groups, computers, printers, etc.
Implemented as a LDAP server See details from
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/evaluation/features/adlist.asp
Unix Older but very popular multitasking operating
system capable of supporting network operations. First operating system written in the language C. Very stable system capable of supporting large
operations. Very Secure Mostly command-driven, lack of GUI interface Numerous versions available from different
vendors.
Linux Operating system based on the principles
of Unix Prons
Cons
Network Software
In order to support a network operating system, may also need:
Utilities
Anti-virus software Backup software Crash protection software Remote access software Uninstall software
Internet Server Software
Software necessary to support the server side of Internet connections.
Retrieves web pages and other documents when asked to by a client workstation.
Can interface with a database program allowing users to store and retrieve data via the Internet.
Popular web server software Apache, TomCat, JBoss, BEA WebLogic
Programming Tools
Software environments that allow programmers to create programs.
Includes software tools such as compilers and interpreters.
Software also allows individuals to edit, debug and test programs.
E.g. C/C++, Java, COBOL, Perl, VB, .Net, etc.
Applications
Software programs that allow a user to perform common computer-based functions: Database software Desktop publishing software Office suites, which integrate a collection of office
productivity tools Standalone spreadsheet, word processing, and
presentation software
Software Licensing Agreements
Virtually every commercial software program comes with a specific license agreement.
Licensing conditions: Software installation and
use Network installation Back-up copies Decompilation
Typical forms: Single user single
station license Single user multiple
station license Interactive user license Network server license Site license Corporate license
LAN Support Devices
Other devices necessary for the proper support of a LAN:
Uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) Tape drives Printers Media converters Workstations (including thin client workstations)