Client Server Networking

Question 0

What are 5 advantages of client server networks

Answer 0

1) security is better - it is centralised and a person is given responsibility for it.
2) centralised data - data is all held on the file server which means that all users have access to the same set of data.
3) backups are taken centrally - regular backups are taken by the network manager which means data and programmes are unlikely to be lost.
4) faster access to programmes and files - servers are used which are powerful computers so the whole network runs faster.
5) centralised administration - all administration of the network (eg allocation of usernames and passwords) is performed centrally so users do not have to worry about it.

Question 1

What is a client server network

Answer 1

In a client server network all computers are not of the same status. A server is used as a central computer for saving all the files an programmes and storing them. The other computers on the network are called clients. A network manager is needed to monitor the network.

Question 2

What are 4 disadvantages to a client server network

Answer 2

1) more expensive £££ - servers may be expensive
2) need specialist knowledge - need to have a person who understands the technicalities of a network in charge of the network.
3) software is sophisticated and expensive - network operating systems are expensive.
4) if the server breaks down it refers the whole network unusable until it can be repaired.

Question 3

For for network would you use a client server network: in a school with 250 computers or in a home network with 5

Answer 3

School