CLIENT SERVER
ARCHITECTURE
A client/server system operates as outlined in the following
diagram:
The client sends a request to the server using its IP address and
the port, which is reserved for a particular service running on
the server.
The server receives the request and responds using the client IP
address and port
2 -TIER ARCHITECTGURE
2-tier architecture is used to describe client/server systems where the
client requests resources and the server responds directly to the
request, using its own resources. This means that the server does not
call on another application in order to provide part of the service.
3-TIER
ARCHITECTURE
In 3-tier architecture, there is an intermediary level, meaning the
architecture is generally split up between:
1. A client, i.e. the computer, which requests the resources, equipped with
a user interface (usually a web browser) for presentation purposes
2. The application server (also called middleware), whose task it is to
provide the requested resources, but by calling on another server
3. The data server, which provides the application server with the data it
requires
MULTI-TIER
ARCHITECTURE
In 3-tier architecture, each server (tier 2 and 3) performs a specialised
task (a service). A server can therefore use services from other
servers in order to provide its own service. As a result,3-tier
architecture is potentially an n-tiered architecture
ADVANTAGES
The client/server model is particularly recommended for networks
requiring a high degree of reliability, the main advantages being:
1. centralised resources: given that the server is the centre of the
network, it can manage resources that are common to all users, for
example: a central database would be used to avoid problems caused
by redundant and inconsistent data
2. improved security: as the number of entry points giving access to
data is not so important
3. server level administration: as clients do not play a major role in
this model, they require less administration
4. scalable network: thanks to this architecture it is possible to remove
or add clients without affecting the operation of the network and
without the need for major modification
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