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**__Why I joined Computer Studies__**
I have always had an interest in computers and their functioning. I am very passionate about the subject, and I am also curious. I think that Computer Studies would be very useful for me. For these reasons. I joined Computer Studies

__**Trip to the School Server**__

26/9/11
Today, we went to the school server to understand how it works. We were all expecting a huge mainframe computer, but saw something very different. The server was the size of an ordinary classroom, and was divided into two parts. the first part had a different server for each part: accounting, mail, security, telephones, user Id and passwords, and backup. I was surprised to find out that each part was separately functioning. The second pat of the room had a rack. This rack contained all of the routers, switches, hubs, and more. the network had a star topology. i was also surprised at the security. A backup of the data(over two terabytes) was updated and taken home everyday. Sir told us that the pathways network is even more secure than most MNCs! We asked sir some more questionsto clarify our understanding. I learnt that creating and upkeeping a network is a complicated an expensive process. i also realized that the Pathways network was quite sophisticated and advanced compared to other schools and companies in terms of speed, security, and other factors. so next time, I will not get frustrated when my computer doesnt connect and lags. :-)

This experience was a great chance to see some of the hardware devices and understand the way a network works. We also learnt about the different fields of expertise within Computer Studies: networks, software, security, etc. I would like to thank maam and sir for making this trip so fun and informative.

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