THE BEECHMONT CREST NETWORKING GUIDE:
ONLINE GUIDE TO NETWORKING / NETWORK + EXAM OBJECTIVES
Part I: Introduction to Networking
Network Models
1.Peer-to-peer
2. Client/server
Peer-to-peer Network
-Decentralized network. No centralized data storage. No centralized control over sharing of / access to network resources
-All workstations on a peer-to-peer network can share local resources as well as resources on other systems.
-Cheaper and easier to implement than client/server networks
-Work best when a small number of workstations are in the network
-Most common in small offices and private residences
Client/server Network
-Most common in large office/industrial settings
-Centralized management of resource/file sharing, data storage, administration and security
-More expensive to set up than peer-to-peer networks
-Requires dedicated hardware, specialized personnel