COMPUTER NETWORKING

APPLICATION LAYER

CLIENT SERVER PARADIGM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is data stored in a client-server network?
A
In the cloud
B
On each PC
C
In the switch
D
Centrally
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -File servers act as a centralized location for files.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is a file server. A file server is used to manage files on a server where it can be uploaded, shared or downloaded by other available systems which are connected to that network. It is a central server on a computer network that enables connected clients to access the server’s storage capacities.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a client/server model, the servers are maintained by network administrators. Data backups and security measures are implemented by the network administrator. The network administrator also controls user access to the network resources. All the data on the network is stored on a centralized file server.

Detailed explanation-4: -In client-server computing, a centralized communications model, the server is the central node that communicates with other client nodes.

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