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1.4c Client Server and Peer to Peer (Peer to Peer (Sharing (shared folders…
1.4c Client Server and Peer to Peer
Workstations connected to central switch / Hub.
1 or more server used by the network
Servers:
File servers
Backup servers – Easier on client server
Printing servers
Email servers
Downsides
central failure means no one can access files.
Expensive
Connections and Maintenance (qualified staff) Permission levels need to be set up
Authentication
type in username and password, allowed access to file server through central switch and give access to areas their permissions allow.
Peer to Peer
No Central server + no servers
Sharing
shared folders where other workstations can access the files.
If workstation is powered off no one can access the files as well as if the properties are changed.
Stored on individual hard drive
No network install so if you want a piece of software on each workstation it has to be manually downloaded on each PC.
Authentication
Security weaker if no password requirement is met
Peripherals
Hardware connected to the PC
Printer
etc.
Keyboard
Mouse