Network Architecture

Peer to Peer Network and Client/Server Network 

Difference between Client/Server and Peer to Peer network 

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 responsibilties and capabilities, sharing hardware (such as a 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 set up
INSTALLATION	More expensive to install	Less expensive to install
IMPLEMENTATION	Big corporations or organizations with high security data	Small businesses and home users