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NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

What is Network Architecture ?

⇒Network architecture is the configuration of computers, devices and media on a network.
  Also known as the design of a communication network. It is a framework for the            specification of a network's physical components and their functional organization and    configuration, its operational principles and procedures, as well as data formats use.

 Categories of Network Architecture
  • Peer-To-Peer network













  • Client/Server network
















Different between Client-Server and Peer to Peer Network Architecture



Category
Client/Server
Peer-to-peer
Definition
One or more computers act as a server, and the other computers on the network request services from the server.
Each computer, called a peer, has equal responsibilities and capabilities, sharing haedware (such as printer), data, or information with other computers on the peer-to-peer network.
Size
For medium and large network
For small network fewer than 10 computers.
Operating system
Needs a specific operating system such as Windows Server 2008.
Does not need a specific operating system.
Training
Needs training.
Does not need training.
Set up
More difficult to set up.
Easy to det up.
Installation
More expensive to install.
Less expensive to install.
Implementation
Big corporations or organizations with high security data.
Small businesses and home users.

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