Network Resources Flashcards
For the exam, know these two models and what the benefits and drawbacks are. All the pros for Client/Server are drawbacks on Peer-to-Peer and vise versa.
What are the two main models utilized
Client/Server Model and Peer-to-Peer Model
Client/Server Model
Utilizes a dedicated server to provide access to network resources (files, scanners, printers, etc)
Perks of Client/Server Model
centralized administration, easier management, better scalability
Drawbacks of Client/Server Model
Costs more, Requires dedicated OS, Requires specialized skillset
Peer-to-Peer Model
Peers or other machines (e.g. laptops, desktops, etc.) can share resources together directly.
Perks of Peer-to-Peer Model
Lower cost, no specialized OS, no dedicated resources
Drawbacks of Peer-to-Peer Model
Decentralized management, Inefficient for large networks, poor scalability.
Administration in Client/Server Model
Administration and backup is pretty easy as we have one central machine, the servers, that all resources are sitting on. Therefore, if we back up the server then we back up all the files.
Who usually uses the Client/Server Model
business networks
Administration in Peer-to-Peer model
Administration and backup is very difficult as all of the files are on separate devices.
