Peer to Peer networks Flashcards
1
Q
What is Peer to Peer?
A
Where data is accessed from a peer device without the use of a dedicated server
2
Q
What are the two parts of p2p?
A
P2P Network and P2P Applications
3
Q
What is a P2P Network?
A
2 or more computers are connected via a network and share resources. End devices can act as server and client in different communications
4
Q
What is P2P Applications?
A
Allows devices to act as server and client in same communications.
5
Q
What are common P2P Applications?
A
BitTorrent, eDonkey, Direct Connect, Freenet
6
Q
What is a benefit of the Gnutella protocol
A
Allows users to share whole files with other users
