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You want to design a small office network where all employees can share files directly without relying on a central server, but also want to add a server later for backups. Which model should you start with and why?

AStart with client-server for centralized control, then add peer-to-peer features.

BStart with peer-to-peer for direct sharing, then add a server for backups.

CUse only client-server because peer-to-peer is insecure.

DUse only peer-to-peer because servers are unnecessary.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the requirement for direct sharing
Direct sharing without a server fits peer-to-peer model initially.
Step 2: Consider adding a server later
Adding a server later for backups is possible in peer-to-peer networks, creating a hybrid setup.
Final Answer:
Start with peer-to-peer for direct sharing, then add a server for backups. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Direct sharing first = Peer-to-peer start [OK]

Quick Trick: Start peer-to-peer for sharing, add server later for backups [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Starting with client-server when direct sharing needed
Ignoring hybrid network possibilities
Assuming peer-to-peer can't add servers

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