The document defines network operating systems and provides examples such as Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, and Red Hat Linux. It discusses peer-to-peer and client/server network operating systems such as Novell Netware, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003. It also lists functions of various client software including web browsers, email clients, network utilities, network file managers, and the File Transfer Protocol. The learning outcomes are to define network operating systems and name examples, and to state the functions of various client software.

1. Software Requirements 28092007 Prepared by : Norhasimah Mohamed – Head of Information & Communication Technology Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak 2007

2. Server Software 2. Client Software 28092007 Prepared by : Norhasimah Mohamed – Head of Information & Communication Technology Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak 2007

3. Server Software 28092007 Prepared by : Norhasimah Mohamed – Head of Information & Communication Technology Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak 2007 Learning Outcomes Define Network Operating System Name various Network Operating System Software.

4. Server Software Definition OS – program that first loads when a comp boots & manages any other software or hardware on the comp. NOS has additional functionality that allows it to connect comp & peripherals to a network NOS – most frequently used with LAN & WAN Example Windows NT Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 Red Hat Linux Prepared by : Norhasimah Mohamed – Head of Information & Communication Technology Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak 2007 Network Operating System (NOS)

5. Server Software Peer-to-Peer NOS AppleShare Windows for Workgroups Client/Server NOS Novell Netware Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 Red Hat Linux Prepared by : Norhasimah Mohamed – Head of Information & Communication Technology Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak 2007 Network Operating System (NOS)

6. 2. Client Software 28092007 Prepared by : Norhasimah Mohamed – Head of Information & Communication Technology Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak 2007 Learning Outcomes State the functions of various client software.

7. Client Software Example Network file - (My network places, Network neighborhood) File transfer protocol (FTP) Example Web Browser - (Internet explorer, Firefox) Email client (Outlook express, Thunderbird) Network Utilities - (Ping, Route) Prepared by : Norhasimah Mohamed – Head of Information & Communication Technology Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak 2007 Network Operating System (NOS)

8. TASK Retrieve information from books and the Internet. Group task State the functions of various client software: 1. Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox) 2. Email client (Outlook Express, Thunderbird) 3. Network utilities (Ping, Trace Route) 4. Network file manager (Network neighbourhood, My network places) 5. File transfer protocol (FTP)