Network Resources

Question 1

Client Server Model:

Answer 1

• Uses dedicated server to provide access to files, scanners, printers and other resources
• Admin and backup are easier since resouces are locaetd on few key servers

Question 2

Client/server model benefits/drawbacks

Answer 2

• Centralized Admin High Cost
• Easier Management Dedicated resources
• Better scalablity Requires network OS

Question 3

Peer to peer model

Answer 3

• Peers(PCs) share resources with each other directly
• Admin and backup are more difficult since resources are located on many PCs

Question 4

Peer to peer benefits/drawbacks

Answer 4

• Low cost Inefficient large networks
• no special OS Poor scalability