NETWORK ELEMENTS

There are basic three network elements to develop a Computer Network.

1. NETWORK SERVICES
2. COMMUNICATION PATH
3. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

NETWORK SERVICES

Network services are the foundation of a networked computing environment. Generally network services are installed on one or more servers to provide shared resources to client computers

Common network services include:


Application
Authentication servers
Directory services
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
DNS
e-Mail/Message
Print
File service
etc.