which type of functionality is suitable for large networks? a- peer to peer b- file/ server c- client /server d- localhost
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Explanation:
A network is an interconnection between various communication elements connected by various communication links for information interchange. A network can be classified on various basis. But one of the most important network classifications is based on network design.
Based on network design, a computer network can be divided into the following two types:
Peer-to-Peer Network
Server-Based Network
Now, we will learn about these two types of networks in detail.
Peer-to-Peer Network
The Peer-to-Peer network is also called P2P or computer-to-computer network. 'Peers' are the nodes or computer system which are connected to each other. In this kind of network, each node is connected to each other node in the network.
The nodes can share printers or CDROM drives, and allow other devices to read or write to its hard disk, allowing sharing of files, access to its internet connection, and other resources. Files or resources can be shared directly between the system on the network, without the need of any central server. Such kind of network, where we allow nodes to become a server and share things in this manner, can be referred to as a peer-to-peer network.
In a peer-to-peer network, each node can work as either a server as well as a client. This network does not distinguish between the client or server. Each of the nodes can act as both client/server depending on whether the node is requesting or providing the service. All the nodes are functionally equal and can send or receive data directly with one another.
Peer-to-Peer networks can be deployed very easily with most modern Operating Systems such as Windows and Mac O.S., etc. Computers in the peer-to-peer network run the same network protocols and software. Once connected to the network, P2P software allows users to search for files and other resources on some other node. The pattern of communication between peers depends entirely on the application requirement. Each object is replicated in several computers to further distribute the load and to provide flexibility in the event of disconnection of the individual computer.
A peer-to-peer network can be configured as both wired as well as a wireless network. It is most commonly used in the Local Area Network, especially in small offices, or within a single department of a large organization. The nodes present in the network are situated very near to each other. Each node has access to devices and files on other computers and can store independently its own software and information.
For Example, BitTorrent is a widely used peer-to-peer network.