TYPES OF LAN MODELS

TYPES OF LAN MODELS

Two types of LAN models are there: 

1. Workgroup 

2. Domain 


1.Work group Network (Peer to Peer Network)

This is simplest form of network.

Mainly used in small offices and cybers.

Perfect for up to 10 computers. 

Advantages:

Easier to  create the network as number of setting is less.

Mainly used for internet connection sharing.

Resource sharing is also easier to establish.


Disadvantage:

Security permission are difficult to apply on resources.

User account cannot be controlled by a central location.

There is no centralization.



2. Domain Network (Server /Client)

This is the advanced form of networking used in large networks.

This involves a main computer called DOMAIN CONTROLLER (server) and all other computer are its clients.

This mainly provides security and centralization.


Advantages:

Almost all tasks can be performed from a central loaction.( Domain controller)

All domain objects are centralized with the help of Active Directory Database.

High level security can be applied.


Disadvantage:

Too many settings are required to establish the network.( time consuming)

Entire network is dependent on domain controller. If this computer fails then entire network will be unavailable.















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