Abstract: A derivative network DNA component and a raw network component are included in the network DNA. The raw network DNA component can be acquired from a local source or a remote source. The derivative network DNA component can be produced in accordance with a specification of the derivative network DNA component. The network DNA determined about the computer network can include a component of network kinds of the computer network capable of indicating a classification by the network kinds. In the classification by the network kinds, an enterprise network, a home network, and a public network can be included.