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network operating systemAn operating system that is designed for network use. Normally, it is a complete operating system with file, task and job management; however, with some earlier products, it was a separate component that ran under the OS; for example, LAN Server required OS/2, and LANtastic required DOS.
network operating system [‚net‚wərk ′äp·ə‚rād·iŋ ‚sis·təm] (computer science) The system software of a local-area network, which manages the network's resources, handling multiple inputs concurrently and providing necessary security. Abbreviated NOS.
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In addition, three Network Operating System (NOS) support resolutions are also included with every standard server warranty. Now it's time to choose a network operating system (NOS), which will control the interaction between all of your linked computers and peripherals in your local area network (LAN). Although school administrators face many choices when it comes to computer hardware and a fair number when it comes to network operating system software, several guidelines can reduce connectivity problems. |
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