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Cons of Client-Server Model

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Cons of the Client-Server Model

The client-server model works well for almost all network communications, but it isn't always the best way.

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Risk of downtime

  • If the central server fails, then the whole of the network would not be able to function.
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High cost

  • Server hardware is usually very expensive.
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Security

  • Servers are often targeted in cyber attacks such as:
    • Ransomware attacks.
    • Denial of service attacks.

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