Electronic Business Systems Chapter 2
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What was a significant challenge for the initial business adoption of the internet?

  • Limited computer hardware availability
  • The high cost of internet services
  • Lack of a simple navigation system (correct)
  • Insufficient server capacity
  • Which protocol became crucial for the development of the internet as we know it today?

  • TCP/IP (correct)
  • FTP
  • HTTP
  • SMTP
  • What was Gopher primarily used for?

  • Searching and retrieving documents (correct)
  • Encrypting data over the internet
  • Distributing software applications
  • Creating multimedia content
  • Which software type is NOT mentioned as part of the technology structure for Electronic Business?

    <p>Virtual reality software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial role of the World Wide Web in the context of internet technology?

    <p>A system for accessing and sharing documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the markup languages primarily associated with the Web's development?

    <p>SGML, HTML, and XML</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of early search facilities like Gopher in Internet technology?

    <p>To simplify document retrieval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of the early internet that hindered its use for business?

    <p>Complicated technology requiring expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of packet switching used by the Internet?

    <p>Data is broken into small packets for transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a network of computers connected over a great distance?

    <p>Wide Area Network (WAN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of routers in a packet-switched network?

    <p>To determine the best path for packet forwarding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a protocol in networking?

    <p>A set of guidelines for data formatting and error-checking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Internet backbone?

    <p>To connect isolated LANs into the wider Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Local Area Network (LAN) from other types of networks?

    <p>It is designed for a limited geographic area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the information infrastructure is primarily facilitated by developed nations?

    <p>Construction of national information infrastructures (NII).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ARPANET represent in the context of networking?

    <p>The first packet-switched network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was ARPANET primarily known for?

    <p>Implementing the TCP/IP protocol suite as an experimental network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four key rules of the open architecture of ARPANET?

    <p>Independent networks must adjust their internal structure to connect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) manage?

    <p>The segmentation of messages into packets and their reassembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental address format of IP addresses?

    <p>32-bit binary number in dotted decimal notation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is NOT responsible for assigning IP addresses?

    <p>ICANN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential addressing framework introduced in IPv6?

    <p>128-bit hexadecimal numbering system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature distinguishes private IP addresses from public ones?

    <p>Private IP addresses can be used for local subnet purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many layers are in the TCP/IP model architecture?

    <p>Four layers, each with specific protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electronic Business Systems

    • Course instructor: Dr. Noha Ibrahem
    • Department: Computers & IS

    Chapter 2: E-Business Internet Technology & Technology Infrastructure

    • Key issues include:
      • Development of the internet
      • World Wide Web (WWW)
      • Information infrastructure
      • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
      • Program languages

    Learning Objectives

    • This chapter covers:
      • The origin, growth, and current structure of the Internet
      • How packet-switched networks combine to form the Internet
      • Internet protocols and addressing
      • Markup languages (SGML, HTML, XML) on the web

    Development of the Internet

    • Business activities via internet have been present since the late 1980s.
    • All networks use the same protocol (TCP/IP) and operating system (Unix).
    • Development of the internet emerged as a network of networks.
    • Early 1990s: Internet use expanded beyond universities & governments to businesses.
    • Limited by the lack of global internet infrastructure connecting users.

    Early Internet Search Facilities

    • Gopher protocol, a communication protocol for distributing, searching, and retrieving documents within Internet Protocol networks.
    • Gopher was menu-driven and offered an alternative to the World Wide Web in its early stages.
    • Required user knowledge of the technology to navigate the large number of databases.
    • Needed simpler document searching and narrowing.

    Technology Overview

    • Computer networks and the Internet are foundational for Electronic Business.
    • Network computers run various software, including:
      • Operating systems, database managers, encryption software
      • Multimedia creation/viewing software, graphical user interfaces.
    • Essential hardware connects computers and networks:
      • Hardware connecting computers
      • Hardware connecting networks
    • Technological advancements necessitate consistent business flexibility.

    Internet Components

    • Telecom: (Cables, Satellites, Phone Lines)
    • Routers (& Gateways)
    • Protocols: (TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP)
    • Hardware:
      • Operating System (Command-line, GUI)
    • Application Software
    • Input (Data)
    • Processing (Algorithm)
    • Output (Information)

    Information Infrastructure

    • Supports Internet operation, including:
      • Network infrastructure in developed countries.
      • Support for mobile and wireless access (computers, cell phones)
      • National Information Infrastructure (NII) projects facilitating connectivity.

    Packet-Switched Networks

    • Local Area Network (LAN): Closely connected computers
    • Wide Area Network (WAN): Computers over long distances
    • Circuit Switching: Used in phone communication
    • Packet Switching: Used in the Internet
    • Files are broken down into packets, labeled with source, sequence, and destination for transmission.

    Routing Packets

    • Computers acting as routers to forward packets efficiently.
    • Routers use routing algorithms and tables to determine the best path.
    • Packets are translated into a standard format for internet travel.
    • The Internet backbone connects routers via telecom lines.

    Internet Protocols

    • Protocols are rules for data format, ordering, and error-checking.
    • ARPANET was the first wide-area packet-switched network, implementing TCP/IP protocols, which became crucial to the internet architecture.
    • ARPANET's open architecture had key rules:
      • Independent networks connect seamlessly.
      • Failed packets get retransmitted.
      • Routers act as forwarding devices and don't store packet information.

    Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP)

    • TCP/IP are the two core protocols for internet operation.
    • TCP handles disassembling messages into packets, and reassembling them at the destination.
    • IP handles addressing details for each packet.

    IP Addresses

    • 32-bit binary numbers allowing billions of unique addresses.
    • IP addresses displayed in dotted-decimal format (four numbers separated by periods).
    • Assigned by not-for-profit organizations (ARIN, RIPE, APNIC).

    Private IP Addresses & IP Version 6 (IP v6)

    • Private IP addresses are not allowed on the public internet for subnet use.
    • IP v6 addresses use 128-bit numbers to overcome address limitations in IPv4.

    TCP/IP Architecture

    • A layered architecture with 4 layers:
      • Application Layer (FTP, HTTP, Telnet, NNTP)
      • Transport Layer (TCP, UDP)
      • Internet Layer (IP)
      • Network Interface Layer
      • Physical Layer

    Firewalls

    • Hardware and software that protect private networks from public threats.
    • Restrict access to network resources from unauthorized users, even if identities are compromised.

    Security Requirements (for transactions)

    • Authentication: Verification of users’ identities.
    • Integrity: Protecting information from alteration or deletion.
    • Encryption: Unreadable messages except to authorized users.
    • Non-Repudiation: Preventing denial of past actions or transactions.

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