Network Operating Systems
Sumeet Pawar
NOS - A Definition
The
term "NOS" stands for network operating system. A NOS contains
protocol stacks as well as device drivers for network hardware... .
Windows Networking
Essential
networking topics for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems
such as dial-up networking, remote access, and connection sharing.
Linux Networking
Samba, firewall security, Web serving, and related features of the open-source Linux operating system.
Macintosh Networking
Networking capabilities of Macintosh computers including connectivity in Windows environments.
NetWare Networking
Novell
NetWare has been used for basic file/print serving for many years;
NetWare today also includes Web-based networking capabilities.
OS/2 Networking
The OS/2 network operating system supports TCP/IP, peer-to-peer, firewalling, and other conventional LAN technologies.
Special-Purpose Operating Systems
These
operating systems appeal to specialized or "niche" audiences. Some
servers and routers use these operating systems, for example.
Which NOS is Right for You?
Which
network operating system is the "best" one? This article provides the
resource information you need to make an informed decision, including
links to discussions amongst the experts on our message board.
Crash - A Definition
The
term "crash" refers to a critical failure in a network device.
Traditionally, network operating systems have been a primary source of
crashes.
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