Client Server

Client Server

1. Definition

   • A computer network when one computer is centralized, power computer called the server
   • This is a hub for many less powerful personal computers or work stations called clients
   • The clients run programs and access data that are stored on the server

2. Advantages

   • Security is better
   • Centralized data
   • Back ups are central
   • Faster access to programs and files
   • Centralized administration

3. Disadvantages

   • Expensive
   • Need specialist knowledge
   • Sophisticated
   • If the server breaks down it renders the network unusable until it can be repaired