Client Server Flashcards
What is a Client?
A client is a computer or device which requests the services or resources provided by the server via the switch.
What is the server?
The server is a powerful computer which provides services or resources required by any of the clients.
What constitutes a Local Area Network?
One or more servers.
What does the file server do?
Holds all data files and manages backups.
What does the print server do?
Organises printing on different printers.
What does a Email server do?
May receive emails, detect and block spam, distribute emails to users.
What are the advantages of client servers?
With file servers, just one file server needs to be backed up and files can be accessed from any computer.
Email servers provide a central place for email that is then accessed from different devices.
One print server can manage all files to be printed. This allows one printer to be shared by many computers.
Does a Peer to peer network have a central server?
No.
What are the features of peer to peer networks?
Suitable for small companies with fewer computers.
No central server controls files or security.
All computers can easily see files on all other computers.
All computers can communicate with each other without going through a server.
What are some advantages of peer to peer networks?
Easier to set up
No need for dedicated server equipment
Sharing of printer, router modem and other hardware for individual computers.
Users can communicate directly with each other and share files.
What are some disadvantages of Peer to peer networks?
Viruses and malware easily transferred
Data recovery not done centrally
Files not centrally organised, stored individually.
Table of differences:
Client Server and PTP
Client Server: Server has control ability while clients don't. Higher cabling cost Used in small and large networks Easy to manage
PTP:
All computers have equal ability
Cheaper cabling
hard to manage
How can P2P configuration be used?
File Sharing.
How does P2P affect the amount of Bandwidth on a WAN?
Severely reduces the amount required when trying to share a file.
