Disadvantages of the Peer-to-Peer Model
Computer Science: OCR A Level, topic 3.3.25
Disadvantages of the Peer-to-Peer Model
Some networking problems are well suited to peer-to-peer networks, whereas others are more suited to client-server solutions. In any case study, you should weigh up the advantages and disadvantages.
No central maintainence
- Without a central server there is no central management.
- This means that we cannot update the software and security of the peers as easily.
File duplication
- Files have to be duplicated and transferred between machines.
- This can lead to multiple versions that can become out of date.
Peers may lose connection
- Peers may lose connection when we are trying to access them.
Test yourself on Disadvantages of the Peer-to-Peer Model
Which of the following are true of a peer-to-peer network?
What is the main issue with having to duplicate files in a peer-to-peer network?
What do we have no guarantee of in a peer-to-peer network?