Network Software

A Network Software is a software-based computing system that specializes in managing network communication (to enable data exchange between systems).

• AKA: Networking Software, Communications Software, Network Protocol Software.
• Context:
  • It can typically implement Network Protocols through protocol stacks.
  • It can typically handle Data Transmission through packet management.
  • It can typically manage Network Connections through connection handling.
  • It can typically implement network protocols and manage data transmission.
  • It can typically handle network errors and traffic optimization.
  • It can often control Network Traffic through routing algorithms.
  • It can often provide Network Services through service protocols.
  • It can often maintain Network Configuration through config management.
  • It can often detect Network Errors through error handling.
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  • It can range from being a Low Level Network Software to being a High Level Network Software, depending on its protocol layer.
  • It can range from being a Simple Network Software to being a Complex Network Software, depending on its functional scope.
  • It can range from being a Local Network Software to being a Distributed Network Software, depending on its network topology.
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  • It can monitor Network Performance through performance metrics.
  • It can ensure Network Security through security protocols.
  • It can support Network Optimization through optimization techniques.
  • It can integrate with Network Hardware through device drivers.
  • It can connect to Network Management System through management interfaces.
  • It can support Network Analysis Tools through monitoring interfaces.
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• Example(s):
  • Network Protocol Softwares, such as:
    • Transport Protocol Softwares, such as:
      • TCP Implementation for reliable transmission.
      • UDP Implementation for fast transmission.
    • Application Protocol Softwares, such as:
      • HTTP Server Software for web communication.
      • FTP Server Software for file transfer.
  • Network Service Softwares, such as:
    • Network Infrastructure Softwares, such as:
      • Load Balancing Software for traffic distribution.
      • Proxy Server Software for request routing.
    • Network Security Softwares, such as:
      • Firewall Software for access control.
      • VPN Software for secure tunnels.
  • Network Management Softwares, such as:
    • Network Monitoring Softwares, such as:
      • Traffic Monitor for usage tracking.
      • Performance Analyzer for system monitoring.
    • Network Configuration Softwares, such as:
      • Network Config Manager for system setup.
      • Service Discovery Software for endpoint detection.
  • Network Application Softwares, such as:
    • Communication Softwares, such as:
      • Email Server Software for message handling.
      • Chat Server Software for instant messaging.
    • Streaming Softwares, such as:
      • Video Streaming Server for media streaming.
      • Audio Streaming Server for sound streaming.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Operating System Software, which manages system resources rather than network communication.
  • Application Software, which provides user functions rather than network services.
  • Database Software, which manages data storage rather than data transmission.
• See: Network Protocol, Network Architecture, Communication System, Network Programming, Network Security.

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