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Usually as a rule of thumb a peer to peer network is appropriate when the number of clients is about 10 or less, and you don't need a dedicated technician to run the network. In addition, a peer to peer network is best used when the growth of the network is small or slow as well. Small departments and companies successfully use peer to peer networking because they do not require anything more costly or sophisticated.
A workgroup is one name for a peer-to-peer network.
False - a peer-to-peer network is simpler.
Yes, peer-to-peer network can be worthwhile on a small network
Peer To Peer Network, A+ Guide To Hardware, page 466
peer-to-peer
A peer-to-peer network is easier to set up.
Peer-to-peer network otherwise known as P2P network
Peer to Peer network (Microsoft calls it a Workgroup). Does not require cable for connection, can be wireless. Is appropriate for up to 10 computers. Each computer in a Peer to Peer network keeps its own security access database. That means, each connection to the computer must have an account on that computer.
Network that is designed just to enable share resources is called Peer to Peer Network also called Workgroup in Windows.
The use of one or more servers distinguishes a client/server network from a peer-to-peer network.
It is possible that they do; the reason for this is that in a peer to peer network each workstation is responsible for their own security, backups, virus protection, etc. You can not mandate tool usage in a peer to peer network. In a client server network you can force policies to be obeyed, but not in a peer to peer network.