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Chapter 5, Problem 15Q

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Difference between centralized and decentralized routing:

Centralized RoutingDecentralized Routing
All routing decisions are made by one central computer or router.All the computers can make their own routing decisions.
Routing table is generated by the network manager of central computer or router.Routing table for each computer is generated by its own network manager.
Routes or paths can be determined by central computer.Routes can be determined by all the computers or routers in the network.
If any message needs to be routed then it is first sent to central computer which in turn transmits this message to an appropriate path to reach its destination...

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