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Advantages of Client Server Networks over Peer to Peer Networks
1) Centralization : Unlike P2P, where there is no central administration, here in this architecture there is a centralized control. Servers help in administering the whole set-up. Access rights and resource allocation is done by Servers.
2) Proper Management : All the files are stored at the same place. In this way, management of files becomes easy. Also it becomes easier to find files.
3) Back-up and Recovery possible : As all the data is stored on server its easy to make a back-up of it. Also, in case of some break-down if data is lost, it can be recovered easily and efficiently. While in peer computing we have to take back-up at every workstation.
4) Upgradation and Scalability in Client-server set-up : Changes can be made easily by just upgrading the server. Also new resources and systems can be added by making necessary changes in server.
5) Accessibility : From various platforms in the network, server can be accessed remotely.
6) As new information is uploaded in database , each workstation need not have its own storage capacities increased (as may be the case in peer-to-peer systems). All the changes are made only in central computer on which server database exists.
7) Security : Rules defining security and access rights can be defined at the time of set-up of server.
8) Servers can play different roles for different clients.
3. Client-Server Network: advantages and disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
Backups and network security is controlled centrally Specialist staff such as a network manager is needed
Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled If any part of the network fails a lot of disruption can occur