Networking and OSI Model

Based on your understanding of the topics covered during the week, answer the following, citing relevant examples wherever possible:

Describe variables that may influence the final cost of implementing a certain type of media. Explain the makeup of coaxial cable. Explain the makeup of twisted pair wire and describe the advantages of twisted pair wiring. Explain the makeup of fiber-optic cable and describe the benefits of fiberoptic cabling over copper cabling.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using traditional peer-to-peer networks. Describe the advantages client/server networks offer over peer-to-peer networks. Define a network operating system (NOS) and describe the tasks it performs. Describe license tracking in networks.