Networking is a useful technology because it allows resources to be shared. There are two types of networking and they are client server technology and peer to peer networking. This article will concentrate on the benefits of client- server technology. But the accompanying infographics would compare client-server technology with peer to peer system, and also show three types of topologies.Before continuing, though, please be advised that if you have need an understanding of the very basics of networking, please refer to this article.
- Fast and efficient
The
very essence of this technology means that servers provide services
to clients. Servers are like public servants. Computers request
services like printing and the server act on the request. Because
servers provide dedicated services, they tend to be fast, efficient
and 'furious'.
- Security
All
resources are centralised in this environment. And in order to get
access to any particular resource, a user requires access to a
password and username. These must be provided by a server
administrator. This same administrator has also got the power to
alter the security information of users or the system. And without
their permission, nothing can be done.
- Single login
Even
though resources are attached to different servers, which are most
of the time scattered at different locations, users just need a
single ID to access them. This spares the user any agony of remembering
different passwords for different resources.
- Data Storage
Backing
up data too is made easy as everything is got to be done from one
system.
- Network growth
In
a peer to peer networking, the system begins to slow down as the
organisation grows or the number of client computers increase. This
is the exact opposite of server technology. They are built for high
impact and can handle an extensive workload. They are scalable and
grows as the number of clients increase.
- Centralised administration
A
server does not need to be in the same building as client computers.
It can be controlled from any location. This makes it possible to
have a large network as servers can be located in different
geographical areas.
As
seen from the above, this kind of technology has a number of
benefits. So if the above holds any appeal to your organisation, then
you may want to consider client server technology.
