1.4 Client-Server Topologies, Distributed computing, and Client server alternatives

Question 1

What is a client-server topology?

Answer 1

It is the physical layout of a client-server network with the clients and server directly connected.

Question 2

What are the types of client-server topologies?

Answer 2

1. One Client, One Server: Here a single Client is directly connected to a single server.
2. Multiple Clients, One Server: Here several clients are directly connected to a single server
3. Multiple clients, Multiple servers: Here several clients are connected to several servers.

Question 3

What is distributed computing?

Answer 3

It is a way of using different computers and devices together to perform tasks.

Question 4

What are the alternatives to client-server systems?

Answer 4

1. Replace an existing mainframe system with a packaged system.
2. Transfer an existing mainframe system to a smaller hardware platform.
3. Replace mainframe dumb terminals with intelligent PCs.
4. Add a UI to the mainframe system