Foundations and Development
A network connects computers and devices for sharing resources like data, software, printers, and internet. This article explores LAN, WAN, and other types of networks, key components like servers and hosts, P2P and client-server architectures, diverse topologies including star and mesh, virtual networking, and the concept of backbone and network segments. Understanding these fundamentals is essential for designing secure and scalable systems, and also helps with Network+ certification prep.