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Client-Server Model

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Client-Server Model

The client-server model is the most common modern networking model.

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The model

  • In the client-server model, computers on the network each take the role of either the central server or a client.
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The client

  • The client can request a service from the server.
  • The server will process the request, and then send a response.
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The server

  • The server provides services such as:
    • Storing files.
    • Printing.
    • Hosting a website.
  • The network is known as centralised since clients communicate with a central server.

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