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1. Introduction
A simple, domestic network connecting a couple of computers is a very different beast to a full enterprise network connecting hundreds of computers.
When deciding on the size of network you might need, there are seven factors which you need to carefully consider:
- Speed
- Cost
- Security
- Availability
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Topology
If you are asked about these factors in your exam, you need to be able to discuss:
- The definition of the factor
- How it can be increased
- How it is measured
- When that factor is more important than others
Challenge see if you can find out one extra fact on this topic that we haven't already told you
Click on this link: Main characteristics of a computer network