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Client server computing: bringing the company's resources together.
Client/server computing is best explained in terms of an analogy. The client side is similar to a general practitioner or doctor. The doctor meets the patient's needs and acts as the focal point for administering to the patient's health. When the doctor does not have the answer, he/she consults the appropriate specialist. Similarly, the client (desktop computer) in the client/server model provides all services at the local level and meets the general needs of the user. The servers provide specialized services to the clients in areas such as database management, electronic mail, and image-processing. The client refers requests to the server as needed, just as the doctor ...
- IBM announces client/server computing direction and products to meet emerging...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 5, 1990 700+ words
IBM ANNOUNCES CLIENT/SERVER COMPUTING DIRECTION AND PRODUCTS TO...announcements enhance IBM's client/server computing offerings and contribute...intensive computing. The new client/server computing products also extend announced...
- Should you migrate to client/server computing? (NetComm Update) (Column)
- Magazine article from: Communications News Edwards, Morris March 1, 1993 700+ words
...responsiveness of the client computer, it creates...problem when implementing client/server computing at an enterprise level...application should go on the client and which on the server...support networks where clients also function as servers...
- Client/server computing: release the power of the desktop. (Technology File)
- Magazine article from: Credit Union Executive January 1, 1993 700+ words
...mainframe computer. The client machine controls how...servers as well. The client machine usually is a...an Apple Macintosh. Clients and servers communicate...with speed. Advantages Client/server computing has several advantages...
- New Book Explores IBM Client/Server Computing -- a Key to IBM's New Network...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 6, 1996 700+ words
...entitled "Exploring IBM Client/Server Computing" takes center stage...explores the important role of client/server computing in today's networked world. The book explains client/server computing basics and benefits from...
- -CITRIX: Citrix expands thin-client/server computing certification programme
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire July 9, 1998 700+ words
...Citrix expands thin-client/server computing certification programme...administration and thin-client/server computing Citrix Systems Inc. has...administration and thin-client/server computing to the curriculum offered...
- Defining client/server computing: make it a custom definition. (Client/Server...
- Magazine article from: Software Magazine Bochenski, Barbara January 15, 1993 700+ words
...CUSTOM DEFINITION Client/server computing takes maximum...workstations, called clients, could use the...made the term client/server computing more prevalent...distinction between client/server computing and cooperative...
- Citrix Expands Thin-Client/Server Computing Certification Program.
- Press release article from: Business Wire July 7, 1998 700+ words
...Administration and Thin-Client/Server Computing Citrix Systems Inc...administration and thin-client/server computing to the curriculum offered...comprehensive instruction in thin-client/server computing technology and prepare...
- Sentry names Inc.'s John Kerr as editor of Client/Server Computing; 19-Year...
- Press release article from: Business Wire February 27, 1996 700+ words
...editor-in-chief of Client/Server Computing. "The editorial leadership...publishing skills John brings to Client/Server Computing come at precisely the right...director. "This year, Client/Server Computing's circulation base will...