Network & IT Infrastructure Overview



Network and IT infrastructure refers to the foundational framework of hardware, software, and protocols that enable communication, management, and connectivity within an organization's IT environment. It forms the backbone that supports all digital operations and services, including data storage, transmission, and access.

Benefits



1

Hardware

  • Devices that direct data packets across networks, ensuring they reach their intended destinations efficiently.
2

Software

  • Antivirus programs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and encryption tools that protect the network from cyber threats
3

Network Connectivity

  • Provides access to the global network of networks (Internet) for communication, information retrieval, and online services. Intranet: Internal network infrastructure that uses Internet technologies to securely share information within an organization
3

Data Storage and Management

  • Facilities that house networked computers and storage systems for managing, processing, and storing large amounts of data.
3

Protocols and Standards

  • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol): Fundamental suite of protocols that enables communication between devices on the Internet.