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Peer-to-peer network
Client-Server Network
Advantages & Disadvantages
Peer-to-peer vs Client-Server


Peer-to-peer Network

 
Advantages
Disadvantages
Less startup cost to setup the network architecture - No need for a server.
Decentralized - No central repository for files and applications.
Easy to install and configure for the computers in the network
Less security - Does not provide the security available on a client/server network.
When a peer fails it will not affect other peers so the network is reliable.
Every user is taking care his/her own machine.







Client-Server Network


Advantages
Disadvantages
Centralized - Resources and data security are controlled through the server.
Expense - Requiresinitial investment in dedicated server.
Scalability - Adding removing resources in the network can be easily done by configuring the server.
Maintenance - Large networks will require a staff to  ensure efficient operation.
Better management of files. All files are stored in the server.
Dependence - When server goes down, operations will cease across the network.
Accessibility - Server can be accessed remotely and across multiple platforms including Windows, Linux and Mac OS.