Network Architecture

Network Architecture is the complete framework of an organization's computer network. It include component used for communication, cabling and device types , network layout and typologies , physical and future plans. This architecture is always designed by a network manager/administrator with coordination of network engineers and the other design engineers.

1. Peer to Peer
2. Client server

Peer to peer is a commonly used computer network in which each workstation, node  has the same capabilities and responsibilities. Peer to peer may also used to refer to a single software program design so that each instance of the program may act as both client and server with the same responsibilities and status.

Client Server is a network architecture in which each computer or process on the network is either a client or a server. Server are powerful computer or processors dedicated to managing disk drive, printer or network traffic(network server). Client are PC or workstation on which user run application.