Networking

1. an established set of rules that determine how data is transmitted between different devices in the same network
7. the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorised access.
9. a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
11. a unique string of characters that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.

2. the physical and logical arrangement of nodes and connections in a network.
3. a desktop computer or workstation that is capable of obtaining information and applications from a server.
4. a series of computers linked together to form a network in a circumscribed location.
5. a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client
6. a virtual point where network connections start and end.
8. protect (a network or system) from unauthorized access with a firewall.
10. someone who can make changes on a computer that will affect other users of the computer