A network operating system centrally manages network resources like programs, data, and devices. It secures access to a network, allows remote users and other networks to connect, and backs up data to ensure availability. A network OS also permits simple additions of clients and resources to the network.

1. Network Operating System
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4. Characteristics
• Centrally manage network resources, such as
programs, data and devices.
• Secure access to a network.
• Allow remote users to connect to a network.
• Allow users to connect to other networks like the Internet.
• Back up data and make sure it's always available.
• Allow for simple additions of clients and resources.