Definition of networking

 Definition of Networking is given as a network is two or more computers (or other electronic devices) that are connected together, usually by cables or Wi-Fi.

Some computer networks will have a server. A server is a powerful computer that often acts as a central hub for services in a network, eg emails, internet access and file storage. Each computer connected to a server is called a Client.

A computer that is not connected to a network is called a standalone computer.

Using a network allows you to share:

·         hardware, such as a printer

·         software, allowing multiple users to run the same programs on different computers

·         data, so that other people can access shared work and you can access your data from any computer on the network

Networking is critical if you want to use your computer to communicate. Without it you couldn’t send an email, a text or an instant message.

We use a huge network on a daily basis and this is called the internet. Around three billion people use the internet to share data, news and resources, amongst many other things.