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Figure 1-33 Network backbone
Network board
A circuit board installed in each workstation to allow stations to
communicate with each other and with the NetWare server.
Some printers contain their own network board to allow them to attach
directly to the network cabling.
Network communication
Data transmission between workstations. Requests for services and data pass
from one workstation to another through a communication medium such as
cabling.
Network File System (NFS)
NFS* is a distributed UNIX file system that allows data to be shared by
network users. Network users can share data regardless of operating system,
workstation type, or protocols used.
NFS allows UNIX users to mount remote file systems so that they appear to
be part of their local file system tree.
Network backbone TerminatorTranceiver
Network
server
Printer
Workstations