andvantages and disadvantages of server clients and peer-to-peer networking?
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For a small number of computers (3 or 4) peer to peer is fine.  If a larger number (greater than 5) then Server/client is preferred.  Peer to peer is a little slower and less costly.  Server/client is faster, but requires the cost of the server computer.
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Advantages and disadvantages of centralized/distributed depends on two factors.\n\n1.Security\n2.Flexibility in accessing network resources.\n\nThese two are counter effect, plan how  securely -easily you want network traffic traverse, with user acceptable speed.\n\nCentralized is easy to manage and security is maximum assured but lacks flexibility in accessing to non local users.\n\nDistributed  networks plays big role in disaster recovery.\n\nFor figures please do think the general analogy of international banking services operation centralized in one country or distributed as regions like North America,Europe and A-PAC.
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That is a question which requires a hugh amount of time to answer.  You'd do better to just start searching the web for information on networking.  Also, "network" is something of an ambiguous term. Are you referring implementations of OSI?
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It's not really a "pro/con" type of thing.  It's a matter of having two options and deciding which is best for your situation.\n\nStatic (fixed) IP addresses are better when you have only a few computers.  There is not much of an administrative burden in tracking the addresses which are used.  In this case it is not worth the time and expense to set up a DHCP server.\n\nDynamic IP addresses are better when there are many computers.  You set up a DHCP server and it handles allocating IP addresses.  It is better because it removes the burden of tracking IP addresses from the administrator and reduces errors.
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If you're looking to share files between clients or coworkers via a server, I would actually recommend using a program called WinSCP.  WinSCP is an open source freeware SFTP client for Windows using SSH. Legacy SCP protocol is also supported. Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer. \n\nFeatures include:\nGraphical user interface \nTranslated into several languages \nIntegration with Windows (drag&drop, URL, shortcut icons) \nAll common operations with files \nSupport for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH-1 and SSH-2 \nBatch file scripting and command-line interface \nDirectory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic ways \nIntegrated text editor \nSupport for SSH password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos (GSS) authentication \nIntegrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication \nWindows Explorer-like and Norton Commander-like interfaces. \nOptionally stores session information. \nOptionally supports standalone operation using a configuration file in place of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media \n\nhttp://winscp.net/eng/index.php\n\nIf you're new to file sharing, you'll really appreciate the explorer-like interface.  Makes a huge difference!! Hope this helps!
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A peer-to-peer (or P2P) computer network is a network that relies on the computing power and bandwidth of the participants in the network rather than concentrating it in a relatively low number of servers. P2P networks are typically used for connecting nodes via largely ad hoc connections\n\nis both the name of a peer-to-peer (P2P) file distribution client application and also the name of the file sharing protocol itself.\nBitTorrent greatly reduces the load on seeders, because clients generally download the file from each other. The coloured bars beneath all of the clients represent individual pieces of the file. After the initial pieces transfer from the seed, the pieces are individually transferred from client to client. This demonstrates how the original seeder only needs to send out one copy of the file for all the clients to receive a copy.\n\nhttp://www.utorrent.com/\nhttp://www.Bittorrent.com \nthis program will help you downloading torrent file.\n\ntorrentspy.com\nthepiratebay.org\nmininova.com\n\nhere you can search for files.
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Hello !\n\nAlmost all the answers are true. With one note regarding TCP as a protocol. TCP is not bulletproof, you can exploit its vulnerabilities that it has over HTTP, FTP, SNMP.\n\nTalking about UDP protocol, it does NOT have two many benefits. But I will tell you one that I think is interesting. Suppose you MUST have a videoconference. Anf if you use TCP as the transport protocol you will have: all the handshaking, all the checking for the packets received or not. Its too much time, don't you think.\n\nBut if you use UDP, the time is decreased exponentially by not checking anything. Is just flow of the streaming info for what you need, meaning the videoconference, because you need it now, not in five seconds or so.\n\n\n© ßogdan @ CyE CORP.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_%28computing%29
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What are you asking? If you are asking for a list of all of the servers that can take advantage of the Internet, you are asking for a list equivalent to the size of Yahoo's search database, and that's really large.\n\nIf you are asking specifically for services offered by companies or individuals over the Internet, you are again asking for a list larger than any person can provide.\n\nIf you are asking about the Internet connections services (i.e., those offerend by Internet service providers), the information will quite possibly be enough to fill a text book -- a rather large one at that. Though the most common consumer connections are dialup, DSL, and cable (see "Source(s)").\n\nYour question is overly broad and ambiguous. Please consider reading http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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Many, many things.\nRead here:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_server
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Does not sound like you should own a server.
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Could always use a remote client such as Tight vnc, its pretty good, works with windows and unix. Just be careful which ports you leave open ;-)\n\nphil\n\nps. its open source
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http://www.jimmyr.com/Best_Peer_to_Peer_Networks.php\n\nscrew limewire
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Do you HAVE to have a server for this environment? No. Would it be recommended? Possibly, if you want better security for confidential files.
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a Server provides the following:\n1.  a central point for administration policies.\n2.  a central point to manage network resources (printers, scanners, etc.)\n3.  advances file sharing and security options\n\nyou do not need a server in your home.  and who ever put the idea in your head that you do is an idiot.  You need a router to network the computers.  to share the printers and what not simply go to control panel->printers-> add printer.  then follow the on-screen instructions to intall a network printer on the other machines.
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Not bad, but Linksys and Dlink are generally better for routers.  Most routers have the same features these days so there is not a huge difference in practice.  Where I have found the most issues is on the wireless client side, as some interfaces, like US wifi clients, just will not work properly on some PCs.
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The main advantage of a network is that computers can share information.  A computer network can store more data than a stand-alone computer.  This is great if you have a business because your employees can exchange vital information easier.\n\nThe main disadvantage would be security concerns, i.e. someone hacking into your network.  However, you can buy software and hardware to help prevent this.  Just remember that any protection you get can be broken if the hacker has enough time and patience.