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Use virtual network peering to enable communication across virtual networks in a way that's secure and cost-effective.
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Peer-to-peer technologies are used to facilitate real-time communication and collaboration across distributed networks.
In the peer-to-peer model, without using Internet servers, each PC user can do the following:
By using peer-to-peer technologies, applications that coordinate the use of computer CPU cycles and storage can share resources among small or large groups of computers connected to the Internet.
Developers can use the Peer Infrastructure to create a wide range of distributed, ad-hoc, and peer-to-peer applications.
Developers using the Peer Infrastructure should be familiar with C programming concepts. Developers using the PNRP Winsock Namespace Provider should be familiar with the Winsock API.
The Peer Infrastructure is supported in Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and later as well the Advanced Networking Pack for Windows XP available for Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1). The Peer-to-Peer Infrastructure requires that IPv6 be installed and initiated to allow peer networking applications to function. Use of Peer-to-Peer Collaboration is only supported in Windows Vista .
Topic | Description |
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Peer Infrastructure |
Information about the Peer Infrastructure and the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP). |
Peer Collaboration |
Information and reference material specific to the Peer Collaboration API. |
Peer Distribution |
Information and reference material specific to the Peer Distribution API. |
Further information regarding Peer-to-Peer technologies can be found at the following locations:
Topic | Description |
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Windows Peer Networking Resources | Access published white-papers, samples, and presentations detailing the Peer Networking technology. |
Microsoft Peer Networking Blog | Read the latest blog entries from Microsoft's Peer Networking Team. |
TechNet Peer Networking Resources for IT Professionals | A conceptual Peer Networking overview, as well as guidance, specific to the IT Professional role. |
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Use virtual network peering to enable communication across virtual networks in a way that's secure and cost-effective.