1. What is a NOS and when do I need one? -- 2. The main types of NOS and how they differ -- 3. Are low-cost simple NOSs available for small LANs -- 4. How do I choose a suitable NOS for my systems? -- 5. Can I have more than one NOS running on my network? --6. How the NOS provides the LAN with access to other networks and computer systems -- 7. What is the role of the NOS in network management? -- 8. What are the application programming interfaces and how are they supported in the NOS? -- 9. What is network computing and what is the role of the NOS in this? -- 10. How is the NOS likely to evolve? -- Case study: Bass plc --Appendix 1: Key internetworking technologies --Appendix 2: Major network protocol stacks -- Appendix 3: OSi seven-layer model -- Appendix 4: Basic LAN cabling structures such as 10BaseT -- Appendix 5: LAN topologies -- Appendix 6: DOS file and directory structure -- Appendix 7: Network interface cards
Appendix 8: Role of expanded and extended memory in Intel PCs and microprocessor developments related to the NOS field -- Appendix 9: Key aspects of disk drive technology -- Appendix 10: Groups involved in OSI standards -- Appendix 11: What is client/server computing?
