Client-Server Computing Overview

What is client-server computing?

• Client-server computing involves multiple servers communicating with each other directly.
• Client-server computing is a model where clients request services from a centralized server.
• Client-server computing is a model where servers request services from clients.
• Client-server computing is a decentralized model without a central server.

What are the components of a client-server system?

• Client and Database
• Client and Middleware
• Client and API
• Client and Server

What are the advantages of client-server systems?

• Limited user access
• Reduced data redundancy
• Increased hardware costs
• Advantages of client-server systems include centralized management, improved security, scalability, and efficient resource sharing.

What are the disadvantages of client-server systems?

• Improved security features
• Disadvantages include single points of failure, increased complexity, performance bottlenecks, higher maintenance costs, and security challenges.
• Lower maintenance costs
• Simplified architecture

What are the steps required before the development of a client-server system?

• Define requirements, identify users, choose architecture, select technology stack, design architecture, plan for security and scalability, create project timeline.
• Focus solely on user interface design
• Conduct user interviews after development
• Develop a marketing strategy

What is the definition of client-server technology according to Newton's telecom Dictionary?

• A method of storing data exclusively on client devices.
• A distributed application structure that partitions tasks between service providers and requesters.
• A technology that only allows local communication between devices.
• A system where all tasks are handled by a single server.

What are the security issues in client-server environments?

• Data encryption issues
• Server overload
• User authentication failures
• Unauthorized access, data interception, man-in-the-middle attacks, SQL injection, XSS, and DoS attacks.

What factors must be taken into account when computing client-server costs?

• Client location
• Hardware costs, software costs, maintenance and support costs, bandwidth costs, scalability requirements, security measures, operational costs.
• Project timeline
• User preferences

What is the role of middleware in a client-server architecture?

• Middleware acts as a bridge between the client and server, facilitating communication and data management.

• Middleware is not necessary in a client-server model.

• Middleware is only used for data storage on the server side.

• Middleware is a type of client software that processes requests directly.

What is the significance of user authentication in client-server systems?

• User authentication is not important in client-server systems.

• It ensures that only authorized users can access resources and services provided by the server.

• User authentication is only necessary for server-side applications.

• It simplifies the connection process between clients and servers.