Office networking (server vs server-less)

**Iphone** · 11-Apr-2007, 01:17 AM

Hi,
Being rather novice in networking, can anyone tell what is/are the difference(s) between 10 PCs connected to a LAN switch or router with one PC called "server", and the the same 10 PCs all
connected peer to peer (no server)?

**Iphone** · 11-Apr-2007, 01:18 AM

The only real advantage (And it is a big one) is a centralised control system called server. It allows you to backup data, control workstations and run specialised software (Wich wouldn't run on a peer to peer network) for sharing, emailing, anti-virus to name but a few.
If you don't need these functions a peer to peer will work fine.... till something goes wrong.
In regards to a product for small business with a good return on investment that has all necessary tools on board with a proven track record, have a look at SBS 2003 R2: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...s/default.mspx

11-Apr-2007, 01:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Iphone Fixed Error! Posts: 4,202 Join Date: Mar 2007 Rep Power: 6 IM:	Office networking (server vs server-less) Hi, Being rather novice in networking, can anyone tell what is/are the difference(s) between 10 PCs connected to a LAN switch or router with one PC called "server", and the the same 10 PCs all connected peer to peer (no server)?

11-Apr-2007, 01:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Iphone Fixed Error! Posts: 4,202 Join Date: Mar 2007 Rep Power: 6 IM:	Re: Office networking (server vs server-less) The only real advantage (And it is a big one) is a centralised control system called server. It allows you to backup data, control workstations and run specialised software (Wich wouldn't run on a peer to peer network) for sharing, emailing, anti-virus to name but a few. If you don't need these functions a peer to peer will work fine.... till something goes wrong. In regards to a product for small business with a good return on investment that has all necessary tools on board with a proven track record, have a look at SBS 2003 R2: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...s/default.mspx

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