An operating system needs to determine the users that can access different resources that are available to them like folders and printers and how those resources can be used. Microsoft has three types of network architecture available for this: workgroups, domains, and homegroups.
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My previous post explained the fundamentals of the OSI framework’s sixth layer: the presentation layer. This layer gives you independence from differences in the representation of (encrypted) data. Layer six does this by translating from application to network format and the other way around.
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Last time, I explained the fundamentals of the fifth layer of the OSI framework: the session layer. The session layer establishes, manages, and terminates the connections between applications. It also sets up, coordinates, and terminates conversations, exchanges, and dialogues between the different applications at each end. It deals with session and connection coordination.
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In my last post, we explored the fourth layer of the OSI framework: the transport layer. As we saw, this layer is responsible for a transparent data flow between end…
In my last post, we explored the third layer of the OSI framework: the network layer. As we saw, switching and routing technologies are part of this layer, transmitting data from endpoint to endpoint. Routing technologies create logical paths.
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In the last post, we explored the second layer of the OSI framework. As we saw, data packets are part of this layer and are encoded and decoded into bits. You can do this with supportive tools that you can categorize as sublayers of layer two: a MAC address and a Logic Link Controller.
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In my previous post, we started the journey through networking by following the OSI framework. With this framework, you get a clear overview of how you set up a network correctly. It also gives you a solid troubleshooting guideline in case of problems in your (organization’s) network.
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