2.1.3- Client-Server Network

Question 1

What is the client-server network?

Answer 1

The server is in control of the network. Multiple computers that connect to one server are known as clients.

Question 2

State the role of the client.

Answer 2

The client can request a service from the server.

The server will then process the request and then sends a response back to the client.

Question 3

State the role of the server.

Answer 3

The server provides services such as:
printing
storing files
hosting a website

Question 4

Advantages of the client-server network.

Answer 4

Centralized server- User’s files are stored centrally so it is easy to access them from any networked computer. Team members can easily share files.
Monitoring- client machines can be monitored centrally, this means that admins can make sure nobody breaks the terms and conditions of the network. User accounts can be managed centrally, e.g an administrator could recover lost passwords, retrieve lost files.
Security- Software and security updates can be managed centrally and applied to all computers, that way it saves time.

Question 5

Disadvantages of client-server networks.

Answer 5

High cost
Risk of downtime
Security- servers are often targeted in cyber attacks.