What is a server-based network?

A server-based network is centralized in nature. Also, the storage in this kind of network is centralized. In other words, we can say that a server-based network is based on a centralized structure and provides a way to communicate via the web. The Internet is the most widely used client-server network.

What is the difference between a server and a client in a LAN?

A server is a program, or machine, that waits for incoming requests. A client is a program, or machine, that sends requests to servers.

What are the differences between the peer to peer based network and server-based network?

The main difference between peer to peer and client server network is that in peer to peer network, each node can request for services and provide services while in client server network, the client nodes requests for services and server node responds with services. The devices in a network communicate with each other.

What is the advantage of a server based network?

A Server gives you more processing power. It ‘supercharges’ your network, storing large chunks of data, freeing up memory and enabling individual PCs to perform better. A Server allows you to set up new computers, add users and deploy new applications more quickly and easily.

What does a LAN server do?

A LAN server, or file server, is a specialized, high-speed computer that houses the application programs and files for computers on a network. A network administrator grants user access to apps and files on a LAN server. LAN users can download apps and files to access them directly from the hard drive of their device.

What are the different types of LAN?

In general, there are two types of LANs: client/server LANs and peer-to-peer LANs.

What is the advantage of server based network?

A Server allows you to provide high-speed internet access across a network. A Server gives you more processing power. It ‘supercharges’ your network, storing large chunks of data, freeing up memory and enabling individual PCs to perform better.

In which cases is a LAN most commonly used?

So it widely used in the following scenarios:

• Networking in home, office.
• Networking in school, laboratory, university campus.
• Networking between two computers.
• Wi-Fi (When we consider wireless LAN).