System information

© Agilent Technologies 2002, 2003 Administering Agilent 3070 Systems (MS Windows NT and 2000) 3-12
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Configuring New Systems
Network
Components
Making a network requires the following basic
hardware, software, and connections:
■ Network interface cards (NICs), or adapter
cards - used to connect a computer to a file servers
or workstations.
■ Cables - used to connect the nodes on a LAN.
■ Physical topology - the physical location of all
computers on the network and the cabling system
that connects them.
■ Servers - the computer that manages and controls
network resources.
■ Network Operating System - Windows® 2000
Professional is the supported operating system for
your 3070 MS Windows® system.
■ Network-based software - programs that are
accessed over the network. May include e-mail
programs or standard software applications.