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RFC 5694: Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Architecture: Definition, Taxonomies, Examples, and Applicability

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In this document, we provide a survey of P2P (Peer-to-Peer) systems. The survey includes a definition and several taxonomies of P2P systems. This survey also includes a description of which types of applications can be built with P2P technologies and examples of P2P applications that are currently in use on the Internet. Finally, we discuss architectural trade-offs and provide guidelines for deciding whether or not a P2P architecture would be suitable to meet the requirements of a given application. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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Document ID
RFC5694
Published
November 2009
Authors
G. Camarillo; IAB
Status
INFORMATIONAL
Stream
IAB
Area
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Pages
26
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