Network Operating
System
Group D
143- Raseeca Kashelkar
146- Divya Patil
147- Preeti Nag
148- Shreya Shukla
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 02
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT DESIGN OF
AND OBJECTIVE NETWORK OS
03 04
MERITS AND REFERENCES
LIMITATIONS
Network OS
A operating provides an environment in
which users, who are aware of the
multiplicity of machines, can access
remote resources by either logging in to
the appropriate remote machine or
transferring data from the remote
machine to their own machines.
01
Special
Requirement and
Objective
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS &
OBJECTIVE
Special Requirement Objective
Resource Sharing: ● Enables Network Communication – A NOS
● Must provide access to files, printers, applications, allows multiple computers to communicate
and devices across a network and share resources efficiently.
Remote Access:
● Support for remote login (Telnet, SSH) and file ● Centralized Control – IT administrators can
transfer (FTP, SFTP). manage users, security, and access from one
Fault Tolerance & Reliability: place.
● Built-in mechanisms for data backup, redundancy,
● Improves Security – Enforces authentication
and failover support.
and encryption to protect against threats.
Security & Authentication:
● User access control with login credentials,
● Supports Remote Work – Employees can
encryption, and firewalls.
securely connect to the network from
Scalability: anywhere.
● Should efficiently handle growing numbers of users
and devices. ● Scalability – Businesses can expand their
Interoperability: network without major disruptions.
● Support for different operating systems (Windows,
Linux, macOS, etc.).
02
Design of Network
OS With Example
DESIGN OF NETWORK OS
Servers Routers
Storage
Network
Devices
Interface
(HDDs/SSD)
Cards
Cabling
Firewalls (Ethernet,
Fiber Optic,
Network Coaxial)
Switches
EXAMPLE OF NETWORK OS
● Windows Server: Enterprise-level NOS for managing resources,
users, and security.
● Linux (Ubuntu Server, Red Hat, CentOS): Open-source NOS with
powerful networking capabilities.
● Unix-based NOS: Found in servers, workstations, and mainframes for
networking tasks.
● Novell NetWare: One of the earliest NOS solutions (now
discontinued).
● Cisco IOS: Used in routers and network devices for managing
network traffic.
DESIGN ISSUES
● Performance Optimization: OS should be lightweight and optimized
for fast execution.
● Hardware Constraints: Must work within limited CPU, memory, and
storage resources.
● Security & Reliability: Must ensure data integrity, encryption, and
error handling.
● Real-Time Processing: RTOS must execute tasks with strict timing
constraints.
● Scalability: Ability to adapt to different devices and network
environments.
03
Merits and
Demerits
MERITS LIMITATION
S
● Efficient Resource Sharing – ● Performance Dependency – If the
Streamlined file, application, and central server fails, the entire network is
printer access. affected.
● Scalability – Can support multiple ● Complex Configuration & Maintenance –
users and devices in large networks. Requires skilled IT administrators.
● Enhanced Security – Better access ● Hardware & Software Compatibility
control, authentication, and encryption. Issues – Some NOS may not work well
with all devices.
● Centralized Management – Easy
administration of users, security, and ● High Cost – Expensive setup and
resources. licensing fees (especially proprietary
NOS).
04
References
REFERENCES
● Operating Systems Concepts – Silberschatz, Galvin,
Gagne
● Modern Operating Systems – Andrew S. Tanenbaum
● [Link]
Thank You