Quick Answer: What Is Importance of Network Operating System?
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The network operating system provides the mechanism to integrate all the components of the network and allow multiple users to simultaneously share the same resources irrespective of physical location. UNIX/Linux and the Microsoft family of Windows Servers are examples of client/server network operating systems.

What are the features of network operating system?

Common features of network operating systems

  • Basic support for operating systems like protocol and processor support, hardware detection and multiprocessing.
  • Printer and application sharing.
  • Common file system and database sharing.
  • Network security capabilities such as user authentication and access control.
  • Directory.

What are two main functions of network operating system?

Most network operating systems provide the following functions:

  • Creating and managing network user accounts.
  • Configuring and managing network resources.
  • Controlling access to network resources.
  • Providing communication services.
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting the network.
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