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Network Systems
Network Operating System also referred to as the Dialoguer,is the software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data, users, groups, security, applications, and other networking functions.The network operating system is designed to allow shared file and printer access among multiple computers in a network, typically a local area network (LAN), a private network or to other networks. The most popular network operating systems are Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 , 2012 , UNIX, Linux, Mac OS X, Novell NetWare, and BSD.
Use in Routers
Network Operating Systems (NOS of windows) are embedded in a router or hardware firewall that operates the functions in the network layer (layer 3) of the OSI model.
Examples:
JUNOS, used in routers and switches from Juniper Networks,
Cisco IOS (formerly "Cisco Internetwork Operating System").
TiMOS, used in routers from Alcatel-
Huawei VRP (Versatile Routing Platform), used in routers from Huawei
MikroTik RouterOS™ (is a router operating system and software which turns a regular Intel PC or MikroTik RouterBOARD™ hardware into a dedicated router.)
ZyNOS, used in network devices made by ZyXEL.
ExtremeXOS, used in network devices made by Extreme Networks. Also called EXOS.
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