Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two mains ways for a computer to connect on a LAN
A
Client-server
Peer-to-Peer
2
Q
How does a client-server work on LAN
A
most files are stored on a server and all computers on the network connect to this server through a hub/switch
3
Q
How does peer-to-peer work on LAN
A
a central server is not required because the files are stored on the hard disk of individual machines
4
Q
What are the advantages of a Client-Server
A
- Files can be backed up easily
- Installing software is faster and easier
- Client machines don’t need much storage
- Simpler to manage security
5
Q
What are the disadvantages of a Client-Server
A
- Needs technical skill to maintain the network
- requires a network operating system
- relies heavily on the administrator to set it up
6
Q
What are the advantages of Peer-to-Peer
A
- Needs little technical skill
- Easier to manage with small networks
- Uses a standard operating system
7
Q
What are the disadvantages of Peer-to-Peer
A
- The is no central server
- If one peer goes down the others cannot function
