Built-In Networking Features in Windows

The Windows versions covered on the A+ Certification Exams include the following NOS features, enabling these operating systems to be used either as network clients or as peer network servers:

• Client software ” Enables systems to connect with Windows and Novell NetWare networks, among others.

• Network protocols ” IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, and TCP/IP are all included.

• File and print sharing ” Enables Windows systems to act as peer servers for Windows and Novell NetWare networks.

• Services ” Enables specialized network services, such as shared printers, network backup, and more.

If you want to create a network with user -based or group -based security, you must set up one or more dedicated servers (computers used only to share resources with other computers) that run full-featured NOSs.