Network Types Flashcards
What is a peer-to-peer network?
A peer-to-peer network is a network with multiple computers acting as both a client and a service. Usually suitable for home networks and very small businesses.
What is a client-server model?
A client-server model requires 2 types of computer. One computer would be the client using a service. The other would be a dedicated computer providing a service for the client machine(s).
Information on peer-to-peer networks.
The computers in a peer-to-peer network are referred to as peers. The computers act as both a client (using a service) and a service (offering a service).
It is a decentralised network so if one device fails or disconnects, the other devices will still be working.
How does a client model work?
A request is first sent from the client to the server through a network or the internet. The server processes the request and then sends the response back to the client machine.
