2.1. Network Relationship

The term network relationship alludes to how one PC uses another PC's assets over the network. Two essential sorts of network associations exist: peer-to-peer & client/server. These two sorts of network relationships characterize the coherent structure of a network. To comprehend them better, you may contrast them with various business management theories. A peer-to-peer network is much similar to an organization with a decentralized administration theory, where choices are made locally and assets are overseen as per the quickest needs. A client/ server network is more similar to an organization that utilizes centralized administration, where choices are made in a focal area by a moderately little gathering of individuals. Conditions be present where both peer-to-peer and client/server relationships are fitting, and numerous networks consolidate parts of both sorts.

Both peer-to-peer and client/server networks require certain network layers. Both sorts require a physical network association between the PCs, utilization of the same network protocols, etc. In these regards, the two sorts of network relationships are the same. The distinction comes in whether you spread the shared network assets around to every one of the PCs on the network or utilize centralized network servers.