Abdulaahi Khaliif Ali 4011526
Unit 9
M1 compare the benefits and disadvantages of peer to peer networks and
client/server networks
Introduction
In this task I will talk about the Peer to Peer networks systems and explain the
benefits and disadvantages of them. Also I will talk about the Client server
network. I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of them.
Peer to Peer network systems
Peer to peer networks are a kind of computer systems which are linked with
each other through the internet. Files can be distributed straight amongst
systems on networks with no central server required. That is to say that every
computer on the P2P will turn into a file server and a client. For a computer to
join a P2P, it would only need to connect to an internet and a P2P software.
Examples of P2P software programmes are Kazaa, Morpheus and Limeware.
These programmes are able to link to a P2P network and it enables a computer
to gain entrance to over a thousand of different systems within the network.
Advantages Disadvantages
It enables easy file sharing as a
robust P2P can share files very fast
over huge distances.
Every computer could be accessed by
other users as it can have an impact
on the performance of the computer.
It includes reduced costs meaning
that there is no need to spend money
on a different computer for a P2P
server.
Files and Folders are impossible to be
backed up centrally.
It has a good adaptability meaning
that P2P networks are able to include
new clients without any difficulty.
Files and other resources are not
structured into a specific area. They
are placed on separate computers
and it could be hard to find if the
computer’s user does not have a
filling system.
P2P is reliable and it can remain
functional if the central server stops
working.
There is very few to zero security
with the exception of permissions.
There would no use of technicians
because users make their policies as
to files, they are allowed to share
Make sure that viruses do not go
through the network is the
responsibility of every user. This
means that it does not have means
to defend itself against viruses.
