In the networking architectural world, you’ll frequently come across the terms **"peer-to-peer"** and **"client-server**."

Both peer-to-peer and client-server networks connect computers so that they can share resources from one computer to others such as files, videos, and pictures.


### Client-Server
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- There are multiple clients and one server.
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- Clients request for a service to the server and the server responds back with the service.

- The main focus is of sharing informations.

- Data is stored at server side only.

- Client-Server is more stable and scalable than peer to peer network.

- Data management is centralized.

### P2P
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- There is no dedicated server and clients. Each node acts as a server and as well as client.

- Each node in the network can request for a service and can provide a service.

- The main focus is to develop connectivity among the nodes.

- Each node store its own data.

- Stability reduces when the number of nodes increases. 

- Each user has its own data and applications.


What are P2P and Client-Server networks?

In the networking architectural world, you ll frequently come across the terms “peer-to-peer” and  client-server.  Both peer-to-peer and client-server networks connect computers so that they can share resources from one computer to others such as files, videos, and pictures. 