Client server or Peer to Peer

Files and programs stored on individual computers​

• Client-server

• Peer to Peer

Suitable for a home computer network

• Client-Server

• Peer to Peer

User IDs, passwords and access levels centrally controlled

• Client-Server

• Peer to Peer

Cheap to set up and maintain

• Client-Server

• Peer to Peer

Used in many small, medium-size and large organisations

• Client-Server

• Peer to Peer

Each computer on the network can act as both client and server

• Client-Server

• Peer to Peer

Can be expensive to set up and manage

• Client-Server

• Peer to Peer

Can be used for sharing of music and streaming coverage of live events

• Client-Server

• Peer to Peer

Backup is centralised and usually automated

• Client-Server

• Peer to Peer

No access to other users’ files

• Client-Server

• Peer to Peer