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yes laptop can also good network server as other system works. network require durability and non stop operations.
Yes, a network where computers depend on a central server for resources, data, and management is called a server network. In this type of network, the server typically handles tasks such as file storage, application hosting, and network security, allowing client devices to access these services. This setup contrasts with peer-to-peer networks, where each device can act as both a client and a server.
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peer-to-peer network
This is known as a denial of service attack - DOS for short.
A network is a group of interconnected communicating devices (computers, portable devices, routers, modems, printers etc.) While a mainframe is a centralized server which provides primary services to a network or multiple networks. Typically, the term 'mainframe' is differentiated between 'server' by way that a mainframe provides service to dummy or smart terminals. Terminals do little or nothing by themselves, and require an established link to the mainframe to boot or function basically. A dummy terminal has no processing capability and boots off the mainframe over the network. IE, it's little more than a network card, monitor, and keyboard. Most ATMs and credit-card machines are dummy terminals- If the mainframe goes down, they become inoperable. A smart terminal, which is more common, has it's own processing capabilities. A desktop computer is an example of a smart terminal, as it can function even if offline. Also, typically, smart terminals will load data from the mainframe then store it on the terminal itself, rather than running entirely from the mainframe.
computer network
In a small network, a network computer is the most likely candidate to act as a network server. Network computers are specifically designed to manage and facilitate communication and resource sharing among connected devices. While minicomputers can also serve as servers, they are typically larger and more powerful than what's needed for small networks. Supercomputers and laptops are generally not suited for this role due to their specific use cases and limitations.
The Peer-to-Peer networking model.
From a network topology perspective, a personal computer that is connected to the network is a node. From a software/OS perspective, this would be a network client, but personal computers can act as, or serve the role of, a server, but I think that is out of scope of the question.
computer centralization is act like client server architecture. the different between centralization and client server is centralization is distribution network , any one can access the network. for example ATM system. client server architecture is not distribution network , it works inside the organization . for example between two floors communication. simply we can call centralization is work in WAN technology and client server architecture work on LAN technology.
The first thing to ensure that you are running the NIC on the client at Full Duplex and also ensure that the switch that you are using to connect to the server is running a Gibabit NOC and running 1000SX and not running 100TXUsing your scenario of one server and one computerServer - At least two Gigabit network cards. Team the network cards up so that they act as one.Network - A managed Gigabit switch. Use port aggregation where the server network cards are connected.XP workstation - Gigabit network card.