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Network Models
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- 1Name 3 network modelsClient-Server
Peer-to-Peer
The Cloud - 2What is the Client-Server model?One or many high-end computer act as servers. Servers provide file storage and access, printing, internet & security features
- 3Advantages of Client-Server model- Client computers need not be expensive and powerful
- Easier to make data and software accessible
- Banks of servers can be combined to reach max potential
- Separate functionality can be developed to virtual or physical servers - 4What is Peer-to-Peer?Each computer has equal status. Cheap and not very common. Popular means on the internet to pass files between users without needing servers. Useful way to make use of distributed computing to promote collaborative working.
- 5What is The Cloud?Entails having data and often software stored remotely on servers maintained by various providers.
- 6Advantages of The Cloud?- Less need to buy and upgrade software
- Backing up is dealt with by the provider
- Data is accessible anywhere - 7Disadvantages of The Cloud?- Users rely on someone else to keep their data safe
- Relying on someone else to ensure the availability of services
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- AS - Level Computing (Component 1) Flashcards on Network Models, created by Michael Marrison on 31/05/2016.
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