What is Peer-to-Peer Networks - peak concepts

1. In the peer to peer computer network model we simply use the same Workgroup for all the computers and a unique name for each computer in a computer network. 
2. There is no master or controller or central server in this computer network and computers join hands to share files, printers and Internet access. 
3. It is practical for workgroups of a dozen or less computers making it common environments, where each PC acts as an independent workstation and maintaining its own security that stores data on its own disk but which can share it with all other PCs on the network.
4. Software for peer-to-peer network is included with most modern desktop operating systems such as Windows and Mac OS.
5. Peer to peer relationship is suitable for small networks having less than 10 computers on a single LAN.

 

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