Overview of Client/Server
Client/server is a style of computing where a client process requests services from a server process. In the simplest terms, a server is a program that makes available any kind of service, such as e-mail, files, ftp, Web, or data in the form of a database server. A client is an application that connects to a server to make use of the service it provides.
Clients and servers have different jobs. Some examples of server responsibilities are providing backups to ensure data is safe, security against unwanted intrusion, timely access to the service, and maintenance of reliable storage facilities to ensure high availability of the service.
Some examples of client responsibilities are providing a pleasing user interface, making ...
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