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Small Peer-Peer PC Network No dedicated (full- time) server User PCs supply services to each other So user PCs act both as clients and as servers
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Small Peer-Peer PC Network File Sharing –Each PC can make certain disk drives or directories available to to other user PCs –Can allow others read- only or full access to files there –Can require password for access
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Small Peer-Peer PC Network Printer Sharing –Each PC can make one or more printers attached to it available to others
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Small Peer-Peer PC Network Advantage –No dedicated server to purchase and maintain
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Small Peer-Peer PC Network Disadvantages –If someone turns off their PC or crashes it, people using its files or printer are cut out
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Small Peer-Peer PC Network Disadvantages –Users often set up security poorly giving access to unauthorized people –Special problem if home network is connected to the Internet
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Small Peer-Peer PC Network Overall –Beyond about 2-5 users, problems become too pronounced –Beyond about 10 users, very bad idea
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