Lesson 3' A Basic Network

What is a sneaker network?
A sneaker network is a network when you transfer information from one computer to the next. This can easily be completed by using a flash drive, magnetic tape, floppy disk and so on.
What is a peer-to-peer network?
A peer-to-peer network is a network that is commonly equal. This network can share files with other computers, and it can even share devices and software applications.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a peer-to-peer network?
The advantages of a peer-to-peer network is that it if one peer-to-peer computer malfunctions or acts up, the other computers will not be affected by that one computer. Another advantage, is that on some folders you can enable a password protection so that all your confidential data is not displayed to other peer-to-peer network users. A disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network is that any user on the network can access files stored on the other computers.