Episode 20: Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Architectures

This episode explains the difference between peer-to-peer and client-server network architectures. In a peer-to-peer model, devices communicate directly, sharing resources without centralized control. In contrast, client-server architecture centralizes services such as authentication, file storage, or application hosting on dedicated servers, with clients making requests. Both models appear on the exam and represent foundational networking designs used in practice.The discussion then explores advantages and disadvantages of each model. Peer-to-peer is simple to set up and useful in small networks but lacks scalability and centralized management. Client-server supports greater control, security, and efficiency, but requires investment in infrastructure and administration. You will learn how to identify exam scenarios that describe one model or the other, and how these architectures are applied in real-world networks of varying size and complexity. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.

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