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CCNA
Term | Definition |
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Host | Hosts can be called end devices. Some hosts are also called clients. However, the term hosts specifically refers to devices on the network that are assigned a number for communication purposes. |
Internet Protocol (IP) address | This number identifies the host within a particular network. This number is called the Internet Protocol (IP) address. An IP address identifies the host and the network to which the host is attached. |
Servers | Servers are computers with software that allow them to provide information, like email or web pages, to other end devices on the network. Each service requires separate server software. |
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) | Is a decentralized communication model in which each participant (or "peer") has the same capabilities and responsibilities. In a P2P network, each peer can act as both a client and a server, and there is no central authority or hierarchy. |
Other applications of P2P networks include: | Distributed computing: Can be used to distribute computing tasks across multiple computers. VoIP: Can be used to transmit voice and video data directly between users. Online gaming: where players can connect directly to each other to play games. |
P2P networks offer a number of advantages over traditional client-server networks, including: | Decentralization: Are not dependent on a central server. Scalability: Can scale to very large sizes, as there is no central server that can become a bottleneck. Security: Can be more secure than client-server networks, as there is no central point of at |