"One can categorize social-network services into four types: socialization social network services used primarily for socializing with existing friends or users..."
The art of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with others, for personal and professional growth.
Network Topologies: Describes the physical or logical arrangement of computers and other devices in a network.
Network Protocols: Defines the rules and conventions for communication between network devices.
Ethernet: A widely-used method of creating local area networks (LANs).
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol): A set of standard protocols that define how computers communicate over the internet.
Wireless Networking: The use of wireless signals to connect devices across a network, can cover a larger area than wired networks.
Network Addressing: Describes how IP addresses are assigned to computers and other devices on a network.
Routing and Switching: Routing refers to the process of directing network traffic to its intended destination, switching refers to the process of forwarding data between devices on a network.
DNS (Domain Name System): Translates domain names into IP addresses.
NAT (Network Address Translation): A technique that allows multiple computers to share a single IP address.
Firewalls: Devices that protect a network from unauthorized access and other security threats.
VPN (Virtual Private Network): A secure way to connect two or more networks over the internet.
Cloud Computing: The delivery of computing services using a network of remote servers.
Network Management: The administration and control of networking devices and systems within a network.
Network Monitoring: The process of using specialized tools to detect, diagnose, and resolve problems on a network.
Cabling: The physical cables that connect devices on a network.
Network Testing and Troubleshooting: The methods and processes of identifying and resolving issues with a network.
Remote Access: The ability to access a network from a remote location using a secure connection.
Load Balancing: Distributing network traffic across multiple servers, to ensure that no single device is overburdened.
QoS (Quality of Service): A technique for prioritizing network traffic to ensure that more important data packets are delivered first.
Network Security: The process of protecting against unauthorized access, data theft, and other cyber security threats on a network.
Verbal communication: Speaking (using words, sounds, and tone) to convey a message or ideas to other people.
Nonverbal communication: Gestures, facial expressions, and body language communicate a message without using words.
Written communication: Using written words (emails, texts, letters, reports) to convey information or ideas to others.
Listening: Actively paying attention to someone speaking and understanding what they are saying.
Public speaking: Presenting a message or idea to a large group of people, often in a formal setting.
Negotiation: Discussing with another person or group to reach a mutual agreement or solution to a problem.
Conflict resolution: Discussing with conflicting parties to reach a peaceful solution to a problem or disagreement.
Interpersonal communication: Communication between two or more people in a social setting.
Networking: Building professional contacts and relationships with others in the same industry or field.
Emotional intelligence: Being aware of one's own emotions and the emotions of others to better communicate and empathize with them.
"Social networking services vary in format and the number of features..."
"Facebook, Instagram, Twitter..."
"Online community services are sometimes considered social-network services by developers and users, though in a broader sense, a social-network service usually provides an individual-centered service whereas online community services are groups centered."
"Social networking sites allow users to share ideas, digital photos and videos, posts, and to inform others about online or real-world activities and events with people within their social network."
"The success of social networking services can be seen in their dominance in society today, with Twitter being referred to as 'world town square'..."
"With COVID-19, Zoom, a videoconferencing platform, has taken an integral place to connect people located around the world and facilitate many online environments..."
"Facebook having a massive 2.13 billion active monthly users and an average of 1.4 billion daily active users in 2017."
"LinkedIn, a career-oriented social-networking service, generally requires that a member personally know another member in real life before they contact them online."
"These computer-mediated interactions link members of various networks and may help to create, sustain and develop new social and professional relationships."
"...sharing images, videos and texts in form of 'tweets'."
"While in-person social networking – such as gathering in a village market to talk about events – has existed since the earliest development of towns, the web enables people to connect with others who live in different locations across the globe..."
"Depending on the platform, members may be able to contact any other member."
"In other cases, members can contact anyone they have a connection to..."
"Social navigation social network services used primarily for helping users to find specific information or resources..."
"There have been attempts to standardize these services to avoid the need to duplicate entries of friends and interests..."
"A study reveals that India recorded the world's largest growth in terms of social media users in 2013."
"A 2013 survey found that 73% of U.S. adults use social-networking sites."
"Online social networks are decentralized and distributed computer networks where users communicate with each other through Internet services."
"LinkedIn, a career- and employment-oriented site."