Network architecture is the overall design of a computer network that describes how a computer network is configured and what strategies are being used.
Network architecture mainly focuses on the functions of the networks. Network architecture is also known as network model or network design.
There are two main network architectures:
- client/server network
- peer-to-peer network
CLIENT/SERVER NETWORK
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.
A server is a computer that shares information and resources with other computers on a network. A client is a computer which requests services or files from a server computer.
PEER TO PEER NETWORK
Peer-to-peer or P2P network is a 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.
All computers in the peer-to-peer network have equal responsibilities and capabilities to use the resources available on the network.
With peer-to-peer network, no server is needed; each computer in the network is called a peer.
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CLIENT/SERVER AND PEER-TO-PEER
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