Definition: A network model in which all computer can be as clients or server as needed, and there's no centralized control over network resources
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
| -less setup cost to setup the nerwork architecture -easy to instal and configure -not effect other peers if a peer fails so the network is realible |
-Decentralized(no central repository for files) -Less security(does not provide the security ) -Every users is taking care in his/her own machine |
Definition: Network in which one or more computers act as a server,and the other computer on the network request services from the server.
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
| -Centralized(resource and data security are controlled by server) -scalability(can easily added and removing any resources through server) -better management of files |
-Expense(need a dedicated server) -maintenance( large network require a staff to ensure efficient operation0 -Dependence |
