The Client/server network model lets the network to centralize the functions and applications in one or more dedicated servers. These servers then become the heart of the system and provide applications and services to other computers in the network. The clients have access to the resources available on the servers. Placing resources on a central server also provides security to the network.
Advantages:
Centralized - Resources and data security can be controlled through the server.
Interoperability - All components (client/network/server) work together.
Accessibility - Server can be accessed remotely and across multiple Operating systems, such as Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and Macintosh.
Disadvantages:
Maintenance - They can support thousands of clients, hence requires a staff to ensure efficient operation.
Dependence - When server goes down, operations across the network will be affected.
