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A computer can have different roles when we think about networks. You can think of a role as a "service a computer provides".  Computers can provide multiple services, and can be both a client and provide a service.
== Roles ==


Roles include client, server, email server, DNS server, router and firewall.
Roles include client, server, email server, DNS server, router and firewall.
{| style="width: 95%;" class="wikitable"
|-
| '''Role''' || '''Description'''
|-
| '''Client'''  ||  foo
|-
| '''Server''' || foo
|-
| '''DNS server''' ||  foo
|-
| ''' DHCP server''' || foo
|-
| '''Router''' || foo
|-
| '''Firewall''' || foo
|}


== Real-world practical advice ==
== Real-world practical advice ==

Revision as of 15:45, 8 January 2017

System Fundamentals[1]

A computer can have different roles when we think about networks. You can think of a role as a "service a computer provides". Computers can provide multiple services, and can be both a client and provide a service.

Roles[edit]

Roles include client, server, email server, DNS server, router and firewall.

Role Description
Client foo
Server foo
DNS server foo
DHCP server foo
Router foo
Firewall foo


Real-world practical advice[edit]

If you work with any professional computer scientist or IT professional, they will assume you understand the different roles a computer can have in a networked world. This is pretty basic stuff, so please memorize it.

Do you understand this material?[edit]

You should be able to provide 2 or 3 examples for each of the above terms.

Standards[edit]

  • Describe the roles that a computer can take in a networked world.


References[edit]