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Networking Fundamentals · Foundational

Client-Server Model

A model in which centralized servers provide resources and services to client devices.

Definition

Client-server networks centralize security, backups and management. Most enterprise services, such as file servers, email and web applications, follow this model.

Example

Employees access files on a central file server.

Exam tip

Centralized management and security = client-server.

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