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Internet Operating Systems
Abstract
Operating systems that run on the Internet have a tremendous amount of responsibility, as they serve as the cornerstone of how all information travels from point to point. ... As seen in the text below, there is an operating system for many devices on the Internet; each of which is critical when performing functions such as delivering documents via http, converting domain names into IP addresses, recognizing authorized users to sites, sending and receiving email, and many others. In this discussion, we will discuss the many operating systems that run the Internet. ... Web Servers
As of August 2002 Netcraft performed an Internet survey of the most popular web servers and operating systems used on the Internet. ... Though each can run on several operating systems, here are the most common for each:
Apache
Running on approximately 60 percent of all web servers, Apache uses Unix based operating systems such as Linux, FreeBSD and BSD/OS. Unix systems being the most common, Apache can run on most OS platforms including Microsoft Windows and SUN Solaris. ...
Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Server)
This web server being a Microsoft product, it is widely used on Microsoft operating systems including Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows NT. ... Network Equipment
Equipment used on the Internet must also have a centralized piece of software to control how it acts with other computers and devices it is surrounded by. Routers and switches are examples of these devices that need their respective operating systems.
Cisco routers and switches are of the most powerful and most used on the Internet, mainly used in connecting networks and other devices together. The operating system that runs Cisco devices, Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System), has capabilities of routing network traffic despite network failures that may interfere, and eliminates management of static routes to name just a couple of features.
Approximate Word count = 1402
Approximate Pages = 5.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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