Client Server Model

Which are examples of computer servers?

• web

• printer

• email

• file

• food replicator

A ________ is a big computer that handles requests from the client machine(s)

A ___________ is a desktop computer or workstation that is capable of obtaining information and applications from a server

Is this a thin or thick client?

• thin

• thick

Is this a thin or thick client?

• thin

• thick

Which is true of thin clients?

• software installed on server

• inexpensive

• works when network is down

• fast CPU

• easy to update

Which is true of thick clients?

• works with not network

• hard to update network machines

• expensive for network

• software installed on server

• wider than at least 5 cm

YouTube would prefer what kind of network?

• Client-server

• Peer 2 Peer

What are disadvantages of client-server networks? (compared to P2P)

• expensive to set up and maintain

• bottlenecks

• security

• fast handling of client requests

What are advantages of Peer 2 Peer networks? (compared to client-server)

• inexpensive to setup and maintain

• less bottlenecks

• easy to control

• no illegal stuff happens

• immediate download or streaming