Models of Network Computing
After you have the necessary prerequisites for network communication, a structure must be put in place that organizes the way communication and sharing occur. Three methods of organization, or models, are generally recognized. The three models for network computing are as follows:
- Centralized computing
- Distributed computing
- Collaborative or cooperative computing
These three models are the basis for the various types of computer networks you learn about in this book. The following sections discuss the three models for network computing.
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