Networking basics
Lesson 2701A-3 Assignment
Describe what is meant by soft skills and explain why they are important in networking projects
The term soft skills refers to those skills that are not easily measurable, such as customer relations, oral and written communications, dependability, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Some soft skills might appear to be advantages in any profession, but they are especially important when you must work in teams, in challenging technical circumstances, and under tight deadlines-requirements that apply to most networking projects
Besides an aptitude for logical and analytical thinking, describe additional skills desirable in the networking field
According to Dean (2010, p. 16), the following skills are desirable to have when it comes to dealing with computer networks:
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network server software and hardware
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network client software and hardware
• Understanding the characteristics of different transmission media
• Understanding network design
• Understanding network protocols
• Understanding how users interact with the network
• Constructing a network with clients, servers, media, and connectivity devices
Describe the disadvantages of using traditional peer-to-peer networks
Disadvantages of a peer to peer network: the system is not centralised, making administration difficult lack of security no computer in the network is reliable Therefore, peer-to-peer
Describe the advantages of using traditional peer-to-peer networks
A peer to peer network eliminates the need for centralized administration.
Describe license tracking in networks
License tracking is determining how many copies of a single application are currently in use on the network and ensuring that number does not exceed the number of licenses purchased. This information is important for legal reasons, as software companies are vigilant about illegally copying software or
Describe what is meant by soft skills and explain why they are important in networking projects
The term soft skills refers to those skills that are not easily measurable, such as customer relations, oral and written communications, dependability, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Some soft skills might appear to be advantages in any profession, but they are especially important when you must work in teams, in challenging technical circumstances, and under tight deadlines-requirements that apply to most networking projects
Besides an aptitude for logical and analytical thinking, describe additional skills desirable in the networking field
According to Dean (2010, p. 16), the following skills are desirable to have when it comes to dealing with computer networks:
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network server software and hardware
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network client software and hardware
• Understanding the characteristics of different transmission media
• Understanding network design
• Understanding network protocols
• Understanding how users interact with the network
• Constructing a network with clients, servers, media, and connectivity devices
Describe the disadvantages of using traditional peer-to-peer networks
Disadvantages of a peer to peer network: the system is not centralised, making administration difficult lack of security no computer in the network is reliable Therefore, peer-to-peer
Describe the advantages of using traditional peer-to-peer networks
A peer to peer network eliminates the need for centralized administration.
Describe license tracking in networks
License tracking is determining how many copies of a single application are currently in use on the network and ensuring that number does not exceed the number of licenses purchased. This information is important for legal reasons, as software companies are vigilant about illegally copying software or
References: Dean, Tamara (2010). Network+ Guide to Networks, 5th Edition. Boston, MA: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.