Types of networks available and the use of associated hardware
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- Created on: 18-04-13 12:38
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- Types of networks available and the use of associated hardware
- Peer-to-peer
- Networks where each computer has the same status and can communicate with each other on an equal footing
- Advantages
- Cost-saving, no server needed
- No network manager needed
- Easy to set up
- No reliance on server
- Lower operating costs
- Peer responsibility
- Disadvantages
- Backups cannot be made centrally
- Users need more IT knowledge
- Poorer security
- Some computers may run slowly
- Only suitable for small networks - less than 15 computers
- Client-server
- Preferred choice for large networks. All computers are not the same status. More powerful computer used as central computer.
- Advantages
- Security is better
- Centralised data
- Backups taken centrally
- Faster access to programs and files
- Centralised accommodation
- Disadvantages
- More expensive
- Need specialist knowledge
- Software is sophisticated and expensive
- Network unusable if server breaks down
- Peer-to-peer
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