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Networks - Client-server and Peer-to-Peer
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- 1What is a client-server network?It is managed by a server and all devices connected to the server is a client
- 2Where are files stored in a client-server network?They are stored centrally rather than on individual devices. Clients can send requests to ask for data and the server processes it and responds
- 3What does the server store?It stores user profiles, passwords and access information.
- 4What are the Pros of a Client-server network?Easier to keep track of files
Easier to perform backups
Easier to install and update software
Easier to manage network security
Servers are very reliable and are always on - 5What are the Cons of Client-server networks?They are expensive to set up and needs IT specialists to maintain
If a server goes down, all clients lose access to their work
The server may become overloaded if there are too many clients - 6What is a P2P network?A Peer-to-Peer network is where all devices are equal, connecting directly to each other without a server
- 7Where are files stored?On individual devices and then share them with others
- 8What are the Pros of P2P?Easy to Maintain
No dependence on a server - 9What are the cons of a P2P network?There is no centralised management
Backups are more complicated
Copying files between devices creates duplicates
Data may be lost if one device fails
Machines will slow down when other devices access them - 10—
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- GCSE Computing (Computing Paper 1) Flashcards on Networks - Client-server and Peer-to-Peer, created by Jack Rogers on 10/04/2018.
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