KHOA CÔNG NGHỆ THÔNG TIN

HONORS PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION TO INFOMRATION TECHNOLOGY
TOPIC 03
COMPUTER NETWORK AND CLOUD COMPUTING

Dr. Bùi Minh Phụng

[email protected]

SEMESTER 1 – ACADAMIC YEAR 2025-2026

INTAKE 28th – Honors Program

 LECTURE OBJECTIVES

Knowledge Skills
To understand the basic To tell the difference between
concepts of computer network models, cloud
networks, the structure and service models, and
services of the Internet, and deployment models; to know
how Cloud Computing works. how to use these
technologies in school and
work.

Attitude
To recognize the importance of the Internet and Cloud
Computing in the digital age, and to actively learn more and
improve related skills.
 PART 1
COMPUTER NETWORK
WHAT IS A COMPUTER
NETWORK?
A network connects two or more computers using a
transmission medium, like cables or radio waves. Data sent
over a network must follow a set of communication rules so
the sending and receiving computers can understand each
other. The main goal of a network is to share resources
(documents, files, printers, etc.).
How Networks Developed
Standalone Computers
Standalone computers with local data.

Network Connections
Network connections allow resources and data to
be shared across the whole network.
NETWORK CLASSIFICATION

LAN WAN MAN (Metropolitan

(Local Area Network) (Wide Area Network) Area Network)
Scope: A building, office, or school.
Scope: Global, connecting many LANs.
Scope: A city area.
Speed: High. Speed: Slower than a LAN. This model is less common
than LAN and WAN.
Example: The internal Example: The network
network in the IT Faculty connecting all branches of a
office, the Wi-Fi network in bank across the country.
the university library.
BASIC COMPONENTS OF A NETWORK

End Devices Connectivity

(Nodes) Devices
• Hub/Switch: Connects

Computers, phones, computers in a LAN. A Switch is

servers. smarter and more efficient than
a Hub.
• Router: A routing device
that connects different
• networks.
Gateway: A gate that
connects two network
systems that use different
protocols.
TRANSMISSION MEDIA AND TOPOLOGIES
Transmission Media Topologies (Connection
Wired: Twisted-pair cable, coaxial cable, fiber-optic Structures)
Star: The most common, easy to manage.
cable.
Wireless: Radio waves (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), satellite Ring, Bus, Mesh: Older models.
waves.
 PART 2
THE INTERNET
THE INTERNET
Definition: A global network system that connects billions of electronic devices like computers,
phones, and servers around the world. It allows them to exchange data and information using standard
protocols like TCP/IP.
Key Points about the Internet
Global network system

TCP/IP protocol

Transmits data in packets

Provides diverse services

A social and economic platform

 INTERNET STRUCTURE:
CLIENT-SERVER MODEL

Server Client
A computer that stores A computer or device
and provides services (PC, phone) that
(websites, email, data). requests services from a
Server.
Process
The Client sends a request -> The Server
processes it and returns the data.
CORE INTERNET SERVICES

WWW (World Wide Web)

A system of documents linked by hypertext,
accessed through a browser.

Email
Electronic mail service.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

A protocol for transferring files.
IP PROTOCOL AND IP ADDRESS

IP (Internet IP Address
Protocol)
The protocol A unique set of
responsible for numbers that
sending data over the identifies a device.
Internet.
IP ADDRESS CLASSIFICATION

IPv4
An old protocol; the addresses have run out.

IPv6
A new protocol that provides a huge number of addresses
to meet the needs of IoT and modern devices.
DNS (DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM)

Function: The "phonebook" of the Internet. It

translates easy-to-remember domain names
(e.g., vanlanguni.edu.vn) into hard-to-remember
IP addresses.

How it works: When you type google.com,

DNS finds the corresponding IP address to
connect you.
 PART 3
CLOUD COMPUTING
WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING?

Definition: A model that allows on-demand

access to computing resources (servers, storage,
databases, software, etc.) through the Internet.

Comparison: Instead of owning infrastructure,

you "rent" resources from providers.
FIVE ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS (ACCORDING TO
NIST)

On-demand self-service
Users can automatically get resources.

Broad network access

Access anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Resource pooling
The provider pools physical resources to serve many users.

Rapid elasticity
The ability to increase or decrease resources quickly.

Measured service
Pay based on actual usage.
SERVICE MODELS (IAAS, PAAS, SAAS)

SaaS (Software PaaS (Platform IaaS

as a Service) as a Service) (Infrastructure as
You manage: Nothing, you You manage: Applications. Youa Service)
manage: Operating
just use it. system, applications.
Provider manages:
Provider manages: Platform, operating system, Provider manages:
Everything, from servers. Servers, storage, network.
infrastructure to the Example: Google App
application. Engine, Heroku. Example: Amazon EC2,
Example: Google Docs,
Google Compute Engine.
Microsoft 365, Dropbox.
COMPARING SERVICE MODELS (IAAS, PAAS, SAAS)
This slide shows a comparison table for the three cloud computing service models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

Factor IaaS (Infrastructure as PaaS (Platform as a SaaS (Software as a

a Service) Service) Service)
Infrastructure Mgt. Customer manages Focus on app No need to manage
infrastructure, including development, no need to infrastructure, just use
data storage and servers. manage infrastructure. apps from the provider.
Knowledge Required Requires technical Requires some basic No high technical
expertise. setup knowledge. requirement; provider
handles everything.
Control Customer manages apps, Customer controls the Customer has limited
OS, middleware, and software and app control, only uses
data. Provider manages configuration, not available apps.
hardware. infrastructure.
Advantages Most flexible model, full Simplifies development, Saves time and
control, scalable scalable, reduces code, resources, easy to use,
resources. easy hybrid integration. no installation needed.

Disadvantages Requires technical skill to Depends on provider's Limited customization,

manage. support and reliability. limited integration,
requires internet.
Examples Amazon Web Services, Google App Engine, Google Workspace,
Microsoft Azure, CMC Microsoft Azure App Microsoft 365.
Cloud (Vietnam). Service.
DEPLOYMENT MODELS

Private Cloud Public Cloud

For a single organization. Services are offered to the public.
Pros: High control, security. Pros: Low cost, easy access,
scalable.
Cons: High cost, hard to Cons: Less control, dependent on
scale. the provider.

Hybrid Cloud
A combination of Private and Public Cloud.
Pros: Flexible, allows storing important data internally.
Cons: Complex to manage.
BENEFITS OF CLOUD
COMPUTING

Cost savings Flexible, scales quickly

High security (from Easy to work remotely

major providers)
CHALLENGES OF CLOUD
COMPUTING

1 2

Security and privacy Depends on Internet

issues connection

Compatibility issues
CLOUD PROVIDERS

AWS (Amazon Microsoft Azure

Web Services)

Google Cloud Alibaba Cloud

Platform (GCP)

CMC Viettel
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF
CLOUD

Storage and Sharing Online Office

Google Drive, Dropbox. Office 365, Google Workspace.

Entertainment Gaming
Netflix, Spotify. Xbox Cloud Gaming
LESSON SUMMARY

The Internet is a global network that connects

computers
Cloud Computing is a model that provides resources
over the Internet.
Students need to get familiar with and use these
services in their studies
REVIEW QUESTIONS

Explain the differences between LAN, WAN, and MAN

Explain the role of DNS in accessing the Internet

Compare the three cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS