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Flashcards by Malachy Moran-Tun, updated more than 1 year ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is the Client-Server Model? | > Computers take on the role of central server or client > Client can request a service from the server, which is then processed by the server, and sent as a response |
| What are some examples of Services the Server in a Client-Server Model can Provide? | > Storing files > Printing > Hosting a website etc. |
| What are the Advantages of the Client-Server Model? | > Software and security updates can be managed centrally and applied to all computers at once > Client machines can be monitored centrally > User accounts can be managed centrally, meaning an administrator could perform certain tasks, e.g., retrieving lost files, or recovering lost passwords > Files can be easily accessed from any networked computer |
| What are the Disadvantages of the Client-Server Model? | > Servers are often targeted in cyber attacks, e.g., ransomware or DDoS > Server hardware is expensive to buy and maintain > Single point of failure - if the server fails, the whole network faces downtime |
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