Client/server computing has
arisen because of a change in business needs. Businesses
today necessitate integrated, flexible, responsive and
far-reaching applications to support the complete range of
business processes.
Client/server describes the relationship between two
computer programs in which one program, the client, makes
a service request from another program, the server, which
fulfills the request. Although programs within a single
computer can use the client/server, it is a more important
concept in a network. In network scenario, the
client/server model provides a suitable & convenient way
to interconnect programs that are distributed efficiently
across different locations.
Client/server is a computational architecture that
involves client processes requesting service from server
processes. It is the logical extension of modular
programming. For example, database management system
servers running on platforms especially designed and
configured to perform queries, or file servers running on
platforms with special elements for managing files.
Traditional applications architectures have been based on
function. Today, to meet the needs of the business
application architecture should reflect the complete range
of business requirements, which is provided by
Client/server applications. The development and
implementation of client/server computing is more complex,
more difficult and more expensive than traditional, single
process applications. The only answer to the question "why
build client/server applications?" is "because the
business demands the increased benefits??.
Benefits of client/server applications
- Based on network management, and not vertical
management
- Client/Server Applications also eliminate costly Web
cross-platform compatibility issues.
- Faster development as programmers can create those
applications faster and cheaper using multiple window
widgets such as trees, menus, and tabs, all of which
have poor support under HTML.
- Gives vendor independence
- More integrated & built in sync with business
requirements
- Offers multiple access to multiple teams
- Easy access to information across locations,
offices, etc
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