Edexcel GCSE Computer Science

5.1.1: understand why computers are connected in a network

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Communication and the Internet
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KeywordDefinition
Computerhardware and software making up an individual system
Hardwarephysical devices that can be shared on a network such as printer or backup drive
Networkmultiple computers connected together to share data and resources
Remote administrationthe process of installing software, updates or changing user settings via a network rather than sitting in front of a computer
Resourceshardware and software that can be shared across a network (e.g. printer and shared folders)
Softwareprograms that can be installed on multiple computers in a network
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