Peer to peer

In peer-to-peer architecture, there are no dedicated servers. All computers are equal, and therefore, are termed as peer. Normally, each of these machines functions both as a client and a server. This arrangement is suitable for environments with a limited number of users (usually ten or less) Moreover, the users are located in the same area and security is not an important issue while the network is envisaged to have a limited growth. At the same time, users need to freely access data and programs that reside on other computers across the network.