Networks

Question 1

Define Client-Server Networking

Answer 1

• Central Computer (server)
• Server provides resources
• Web, Email, File, Database
• Computer provides user access to network (client)
• Make Requests
• Server Process
• Sends Response back
• Web Services
• Game Hosting
• Private Networks

Question 2

Define Peer-to-peer Networking

Answer 2

• Each computer has equal capabilities and rights
• Each share portion of resources
• Security and Resource Management is not controlled centrally, local backups
• Communicate directly
• LANS

Question 3

Define Thin Client

Answer 3

• Use software of main server only for data processing
• Limited main memory, secondary storage and basic processing capability
• Cheaper
• Kept Up To Date by Provider
• Need internet

Question 4

Define Thick Client

Answer 4

• Most resources installed locally
• Customizable
• Control over downloaded programs
• Don’t need constant connection
• Best for limited storage and capacity
• Need to be responsible with security

Question 5

Define Database

Answer 5

Organised Collection of Data