A P2P network
involves two or more computers that share individual resources, such as DVD
players, printers and disk drives. It is possible to have a device be a client
and a server in a Peer-to-Peer Network. This type of network design is only
recommended for very small networks.
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Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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Easy to set up |
No centralized
administration |
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Less complex |
Not as secure |
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Lower cost |
Not scalable |
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Used for simple tasks: transferring files and
sharing printers |
Slower performance |
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