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11
Client/Server Versus Peer-to-Peer
Networking
Table 11.1 compares the features of client/server networking (such
as with Novell NetWare, Windows NT Server, and Windows 2000)
with peer-to-peer networking (such as with Windows for
Workgroups, Windows 9x, Windows Me, and Windows NT
Workstation). This table will help you decide which type of network
is appropriate for your situation.
Chapter 11
Networking
Note
Networking is an enormous topic. The following content serves
as a reference for field technicians and other professionals. If you
need more in-depth information about networking, see Chapter
19 of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 12th Edition, or pick up a
copy of Upgrading and Repairing Networks, Second Edition.
Table 11.1 Comparing Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer Networking
Item Client/Server Peer-to-Peer
Access control Via user/group lists of permissions; Via password lists by resource;
single password provides user each resource requires a separate
access to only the resources on password; all-or-nothing access;
his/her list; users can be given
several different levels of access.
no centralized user list.
Security High, because access is controlled Low, because knowing the
by user or by group identity. password gives anybody access
to a shared resource.
Performance High, because server doesn’t Low, because servers often act as
waste time or resources
handling workstation tasks.
workstations.
Hardware cost High, because of specialized Low, because any workstation
design of server, high- can become a server by sharing
performance nature of
hardware, redundancy features.
resources.
Software cost License fees per workstation user Free; all client software is included
are part of the cost of the with any release of Windows 9x,
Network Operating System Windows NT Workstation,
server software (Windows NT Windows 2000 Professional,
and Windows 2000 Server,
Novell NetWare).
or Windows Me.