• 1. Internet Techniques and Web Formats
  • 1.1. Internet
  • 1.2. World Wide Web
  • 1.3. Browser, Plugins and Applets
  • 1.4. Client-Server-Model
    • 1.4.1. Client and Server
    • 1.4.2. Thin and Fat Client
    • 1.4.3. Unit-Summary
  • 1.5. Web Graphics Formats
  • 1.6. Self Assessment
  • 1.7. Summary
  • 1.8. Glossary
  • 1.9. Bibliography
  • 1.10. Metadata

1.4.1. Client and Server

The Client-Server model is a network application architecture which separates the client from the server. Each instance of the client software can send requests.

Client-Server-Model

Client-Server is an architecture whereby each computer on the network is either a client or a server. Server software generally runs on powerful computers. Client software on the other hand generally runs on common PCs or workstations.

Properties of a server: Passive Waiting for requests On requests serves them and sends a reply

Properties of a client: Active Sending requests Waits until reply arrives

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