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NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
PEER TO PEER ARCHITECTURE	CLIENT SERVER ARCHITECTURE
DEFINITION- A network model in which all computers can functions as clients and servers as neeeded and there is no centralized control over network resources.	DEFINITION - Networking which one or more computers act as a server and the other computers on the network request server.
ADVANTAGES: -Less startup costs to setup the network architecture.No need for a server. -Easy to install and configure for the computers in the network.	ADVANTAGES: -Centralized - Resources and data security are controlled through the server. -Better management of files- All files are stored in the server.
DISADVANTAGES: -Decentralized - No central repository for files and applications. -Less security - Does not provide the security available on a client server network.	DISADVANTAGES: -Expense - Requires initial investment in dedicated server. -Maintenance - Large network will require a staff to ensure efficient operation.