3. | Network Client/Server Architecture - Network in which the shared files and applications are stored in the server but network user (client) can still store files on their individual PCs, - Aserver is a computer that shares information and resources with other computers on a network, - Aclient is a computer which requests services or files froma server computer. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) - network with all the nodes are acting as beth serves and clients. - All computers in the peer-to-peer network has equal responsibilities and capabilities to use the resources available on the network, - no server is needed - each computer in the network is called a peer - Examples : Limewire, Bearshare & Kazaa Differences between client/server & P2P Client/server Peer-to-Peer (P2P) - sever has control ability - all computers have equal while client don’t ability - used in small and large - used in small networks networks less than 10 computers - with server - noserver is needed 4. | Network Bus Topology — main physical pathway or central cable where all Topology other devices are connected to it. Backbone <«—— ——_- Created by Kim (2013) 12