A client/server network is a network in which the shared files and applications are stored in the server but network users (clients) can still store files on their individual PCs. On a client/server network, one computer acts as a server that provides services to the clients when requested by the clients.
A server is a computer that shares infor
mation and resources with other computers
on a network and also controls access to hardwares and softwares besides providing centralized storage for the softwares or computer programs. A client is a computer which requests services or files from a server computer.
A client/server network is typically used when there is a constant need to access large files and applications or when multiple users want to share peripherals computer that shares information and resources with other computers on a network and also controls access to hardwares and softwares besides providing centralized storage for the softwares or computer programs. A client is a computer which requests services or files from a server computer.
Peer-to-Peer
Peer-to-peer network is a simple, inexpensive network with all the nodes acting as both servers and clients. A PC can access files located on another PC and can also provide files to other PCs. With peer-to-peer network, no server is needed; each computer in the network is called a peer.
All computers in the peer-to-peer network has equal responsibilities and capabilities to use the resources available on the network. This type of network normally do not consist more than 10 connected computers.
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