1.5 Introduction to Client-Server sytems/architecture and two tier architecture

Question 1

How many types of client-server systems are there and what are they?

Answer 1

3 of them exist: Two-tier, Three-tier, and n-tier client-server systems or architecture.

Question 2

What is the two-tier architecture?

Answer 2

It is a client-server architecture with two distinct layers: the client handling the user interface, and the server handling data processing and storage.

Question 3

What are the advantages of the 2-tier architecture?

Answer 3

1. It is easy to implement
2. It is cheaper to implement
3. It is faster than the 3-tier architecture.
4. It is simple and flexible
5. It shows RAD(Rapid Application Development)

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of the 2-tier client-server architecture?

Answer 4

1. It is expensive to maintain
2. It is difficult to scale
3. It is less flexible
4. It is less secure