Practice Advantages Of P2p Systems (2.3.2) - The Application Layer - Computer Network
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Advantages of P2P Systems

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Question 1 Easy

What does scalability mean in the context of P2P systems?

💡 Hint: Think about how adding more users can impact network performance.

Question 2 Easy

Why is robustness important in P2P systems?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if one server goes down in centralized architectures.

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Question 1

What is one of the main advantages of P2P systems over client-server architectures?

Centralized control
Cost-effectiveness
Higher infrastructure costs

💡 Hint: Think about how resources are managed in P2P networks.

Question 2

True or False: P2P networks are less resilient to peer failures than client-server architectures.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how a failure in a single server affects centralized vs. decentralized systems.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a P2P network for a video sharing service. Discuss how you'll handle scalability and robustness.

💡 Hint: Consider how resources are shared and what happens if participants drop out.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a scenario where a central server loses connectivity while thousands of users are accessing the service. What are the potential shortcomings of this model compared to a P2P design?

💡 Hint: Think about the impact on users and service continuity.

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