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Chapter 1 review

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Protocol   A standard method of format for communication between network devices. ensure that data are transferred whole, in sequence and without error from one node to another  
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Node   A computer or oter devices connected to a network. Which has a unique address and is capable of sending and receiving data.  
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Network   A group of computers and other devices that are connected by and can exchange data via some type of transmission media.  
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Load balancing   The Process of distributing data transfer activity evenly across a network so that no single device is overwhelmed  
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Host   A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on same network  
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Connectivity Device   One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data  
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Convergence   The use of data networks to carry voice, video, and other communication services in addition to data  
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Data Packet   Discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.  
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File Services   The function of a file server that allows users to share data files applications and storage areas  
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Client   A computer on a network that request resources or services from another computer on a network. in some cases a could also act as a server.  
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Client Server Architecture   A network design  
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Client/Server Network   A network that uses centrally administered computers, known as servers to enable resource sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on a network.  
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Peer-To-Peer Network   A network in which every computer can communicate directly with every other computer. By default no computer on a P2P has more authority than another. However each computer can be configured to share only some of its resources  
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