Should an organization choose a new system based on client/server architecture? Why or why not?

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answers will vary. The client/server model is scalable and can interact with various types of servers, such as the database server, transaction server and Web server, to name a few. Processing options can be shared and configured in any form desired. Only the information requested is sent from the server to the client, not the entire file. Client/server architecture would offer firms an affordable, flexible strategy. In a file server design, also called a file sharing architecture, an individual LAN client has a copy of the application program installed locally, while the data is stored on a central file server. The client requests a copy of the data file and the server responds by transmitting the entire data file to the client. After performing the processing locally, the client returns the data file to the central file server where it is stored. File sharing designs are efficient only if the number of networked users is low and the transmitted data file sizes are relatively small. Because the entire data file is sent to each requesting client, a file server design requires significant network resources. Most of the time, the client/server model is the best solution for businesses.