Client Server Network

One of the subjects that was discussed in class last week was the Client Server network and their relationship.
Since this whole technology field is kind of new for me, I researched more and learned that a Client Server Network is a computer network in which one centralized, powerful computer (called the server) is a hub to which many less powerful personal computers or workstations (called clients) are connected. The clients run programs and access data that are stored on the server.
When you compare the Client Server network to a peer-to-peer network, it is different. A peer-to-peer network on the other hand is a network of personal computers, each of which acts as both client and sever, so that each can exchange files and email directly with every other computer on the network. Each computer can access any of the others, although access can be restricted to those files that a computer's user chooses to make available. Peer-to-peer networks are less expensive than client/server networks but less efficient when large amounts of data need to be exchanged.

I enjoyed our guest speaker as well. All the cool things about the future of iphones is fascinating! Holding an iphone in front of a store and seeing their coupons and address appear instantly on the screen was a cool one that was discussed! Absolutely amazing!!!