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3. Network Topologies
Network operating system consist of servers and clients. Servers
store the information and clients access it. The way these
computers are configured and communicate depends on the type
of network operating system.
Client/Server Network Operating Systems
In a client/server network operating system, one machine is the
dedicated file server. Typically, it cannot be used for any other
functions while acting as the file server. NetWare is an example
of a client/server operating system.
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A Client/Server Network Operating System with Wired and
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