Intro to Business › Section M · Technology and information › Topic M.2
Computer networks
Shared files, video meetings, online orders and cloud software all depend on computers talking to one another. A manager does not need to build a network, but needs to understand the main types, what they cost and what limits their speed.
In this topic
- Why networks matter
- Clients and servers
- LANs, WANs and wireless
- Switches, routers and gateways
- Intranets, extranets and portals
- Virtual private networks
- Bandwidth and latency
- Worked example: sizing an office link
- Cloud services
- Worked example: subscription or purchase?
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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