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To connect 2 or more machines:
A sends a broadcast packet, UDP (Broadcast) asking for other peers (Machines)
B Recieves and sends back a TCP packet (One destination) with information
A accepts connection and establishes it. Peer to peer is complete.
Torrent:
Person gets torrent from a tracker, torrent has URL's of trackers in it.
Client connects to tracker and retrieves an IP list of clients having the torrent on them (Thus calling to the same tracker and 'registering').
Client now has a list of other people. Peer to peer is complete.
What else can I help you with?
Peer to peer networks are scalable?
yes
What networks do not require a server?
Peer-to-peer
Is a dedicated server required for peer to peer networks?
Nope. There is no server in peer to peer networks. Only client computers connected to each other.
Why aren't peer to peer networks usually installed in large business?
The reason peer to peer networks aren't usually installed in large businesses is because of the security risk. Peer to peer networks allow all users on the network access to each others files and systems.
What is the networks that allow people to share software called?
They are called Peer to Peer networks, or P2P for short.
Are peer to peer networks easy to secure?
yes it is easy to secure the peer to peer connections.......
Is it true Networks require decentralized management?
It's only true for so called "peer-to-peer" networks.
Which of the following is true of Peer to Peer software and downloads?
Prohibited on DoD computers or networks
What is client-server peer-to-peer and hybrid network?
Distinguish between Peer-to-Peer and server based networks
What categories are networks classified as?
client server n peer to peer
What networks do not require a dedicated server?
a special 1!
What is the acronym for peer-to-peer networks as defined by the 802.11 standard?
p2p
