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Network operating system (NOS): Software that (a) controls a network and its message (e.g. packet) traffic and queues, (b) controls access by multiple users to network resources such as files, and (c) provides for certain administrative functions, including security.

A NOS is not the same as the networking tools provided by some existing OS's, Windows XP for instance. An NOS is an OS that has been specifically written to keep networks running at optimal performance.

Some popular NOS's include:

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