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peer-to-peer architecture Last modified: Thursday, July 14, 2005
Often referred to simply as peer-to-peer, or abbreviated P2P, a type of network in which each workstation has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities. This differs from client/server architectures, in which some computers are dedicated to serving the others. Peer-to-peer networks are generally simpler, but they usually do not offer the same performance under heavy loads. Also see All About Peer-To-Peer Architecture in Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" section.
Peer-to-Peer Communications Inc. Features technical titles on programming, operating systems, hardware, software, and the Internet. Includes non-fiction books about the industry. The Power of Peer-to-Peer Companies are using the technology to get more from their systems. Yahoo's Peer-to-Peer Page Yahoo's directory of peer-to-peer file sharing resources. What Network Do You Need? An overview of the different types of networks possibilities, from peer-to-pear to client/server, and what kind of products you need to run them.	Related Categories Business Computing Client/Server Computing Digital Rights Management (DRM) Networks Related Terms CAN client/server architecture HSSI JXTA local-area network