Client-Server Model
Computer Science: OCR A Level, topic 3.3.20
Client-Server Model
The client-server model is the most common modern networking model.
The model
- In the client-server model, computers on the network each take the role of either the central server or a client.
The client
- The client can request a service from the server.
- The server will process the request, and then send a response.
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.
Test yourself on Client-Server Model
Data Exchange in the Client-Server Model