What is Network Architecture?
According to Shelly Cashman in the books DC 2018, network architecture was a configuration of computers, devices and media on a network.
Other than that, wikipedia define it as the design of a communication network. It is a framework for the specification of a network's physical components and their functional organization and configuration, its operational principles and procedures, as well as data formats use. This concept was brought by Shreyas Dhakal In telecommunication, the specification of a network architecture may also include a detailed description of products and services delivered via a communications network, as well as detailed rate and billing structures under which services are compensated.
Differences between Client Server Network and Peer-To-Peer network
If you work with computers long enough, sooner or later you’ll hear the terms “client/server” and “peer-to-peer.” These terms may seem strange at first, but each describes a particular networking architecture. And each architecture is more suitable for certain types of businesses. In this article, I’ll explore the differences between client/server and peer-to-peer networks.
| Category | Client/Server Network | Peer-To-Peer |
|---|---|---|
| Size | For medium and large network | For small network fewer than 10 computers |
| Training | Need training | Does not need training |
| Set up | More difficult to set up | Easy to set up |
| Installation | More expensive to install | Less expensive to install |
| Operating system | Need specific operating system | Does not need specific operating system |
| Implementation | Big corporation with high security data | Small business and home users |
If you can afford it and if you have a qualified person to manage it, a client/server network is going to be your best bet. If you have only three employees who share a printer and occasional files, however, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with setting up a simple peer-to-peer networking environment. What’s best for you will depend on your budget and the size of your office.
Peer-to-Peer Network
Client Server Network
