COMPUTER NETWORKING, INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES, AND E-COMMERCE SYSTEMS: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
Subjects/Theme:
Computer Networks, LAN, MAN, WAN, Internet, TCP/IP, World Wide Web, HTML, URL, HTTP, Email Systems, Search Engines, E-Commerce, E-Business, Network Topology, Network Protocols, Digital CommunicationDescription
Book Series Title:Foundations of Computer Science and Information Technology
Edited By: Dr. Sunita Chaudhary, Gawakshi choudhary
ISBN: 978-81-685212-8-5
This chapter provides a comprehensive introduction to computer networking, Internet technologies, and electronic commerce (e-commerce). It begins by defining computer networks and their importance in enabling communication, resource sharing, and information exchange among connected systems. Various types of networks such as LAN, MAN, and WAN are discussed, along with their characteristics including topology, protocols, and network architecture.
The chapter further explores Internet technology, describing how global networks are interconnected using standard protocols such as TCP/IP. Key components of the World Wide Web (WWW), including browsers, hypertext, HTML, URLs, and HTTP, are explained in detail. Additionally, modern Internet services such as email systems and search engines are examined, highlighting their structure, working mechanisms, and practical applications.
The chapter also introduces the concept of e-commerce, differentiating it from e-business and discussing its benefits, applications, and technological features. Various models such as B2C, B2B, and C2C are analyzed, along with the evolution and growth stages of e-commerce. Finally, the chapter addresses the limitations and challenges in the adoption of e-commerce technologies. Overall, this chapter provides a strong foundation for understanding networking and digital business environments.
