Network operating systems are entirely software-based and can run on a number of different hardware platforms and network topologies
A redirector is inherent in both the network operating system and the client operating system
When a client attempts to log on, the network operating system receives the client’s request for service and
tries to match the user name
and password with the name and
password in its user database
Users with similar needs and restrictions are collected
in groups to more easily
manage their access and privileges