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Client-Server Network Overview

A client-server network consists of clients that rely on servers for resources like files and processing power. It centralizes management and enhances user control, but can be costly and vulnerable to single points of failure. Advantages include simplified administration and efficient resource access, while disadvantages involve maintenance complexity and potential network downtime.

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Client-Server Network Overview

A client-server network consists of clients that rely on servers for resources like files and processing power. It centralizes management and enhances user control, but can be costly and vulnerable to single points of failure. Advantages include simplified administration and efficient resource access, while disadvantages involve maintenance complexity and potential network downtime.

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Client – Server

Network
A Basic Introduction
Client Server Network :

• A network in which each


computer or
process on the network in
either a client or a server .
Components :

• Clients
• Servers
• Communication Networks
Clients :

 Applications that run on computers


 Relay on servers for :
- Files
- Devices
- Processing power
 Example: E-mail client
- An application that enables you to send
and receive e-mail
Servers :

 Computer or process that manage


network resources
- Disk drives (file servers)
- Printers (print servers)
- Network traffic (network servers)

 Example: Database Server


- A computer system that processes
database queries
Communication Networks :
Characteristics of client/server network:

 It brings user friendly applications to the desktops, giving users greater control
over timing and style of computer usage, and allowing departments to be more
responsive to local needs.

 Enables databases, network management and utility functions to be centralized.

 Commitment to open and modular systems by the user organizations and


vendors.

 Networking is fundamental to the operation, thus good network management and


security function are necessary.
Advantages of client/server network:

 Centralized user accounts, security and access controls simplify network


administration.

 More powerful equipment means more efficient access network


resources.

 Simple password login, means access to all resources.

 Supports greater numbers of users, or networks where resources are heavily used.
Disadvantages of client/server network :

 More costly to install and maintain.

 Single point of failure, server goes down the network goes down.

 Complex special-purpose software requires appointment of expert staff,


increasing costs.
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