Client-server protocol
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In computing
, a client-server protocol is a protocol in which there is a single server
which listens for connections, usually on a specific port
(if this is TCP
, UDP
, or a similar protocol), and one or more clients
which connect to it.
Client-Server Protocol is one of three basic groups of NOSs' (Network Operating System). The Protocol enables one machine to be dedicated to resources. The machine had a dedicated NOS optimized for sharing files. The highly specialized OS has an extensive powerful cache to enable high-speed file access. There is an extremely high level of protection and organization that permits extensive control of data. This machine is called a dedicated server. All of the machines that access the server are called clients or workstations.
The most current NOS available that most closely adheres to the definition of Client/Server Networks is Novell Netware.
Computing
Computing is usually defined as the activity of using and improving computer hardware and software. It is the computer-specific part of information technology...
, a client-server protocol is a protocol in which there is a single server
Server (computing)
In the context of client-server architecture, a server is a computer program running to serve the requests of other programs, the "clients". Thus, the "server" performs some computational task on behalf of "clients"...
which listens for connections, usually on a specific port
TCP and UDP port
In computer networking, a port is an application-specific or process-specific software construct serving as a communications endpoint in a computer's host operating system. A port is associated with an IP address of the host, as well as the type of protocol used for communication...
(if this is TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
The Transmission Control Protocol is one of the core protocols of the Internet Protocol Suite. TCP is one of the two original components of the suite, complementing the Internet Protocol , and therefore the entire suite is commonly referred to as TCP/IP...
, UDP
User Datagram Protocol
The User Datagram Protocol is one of the core members of the Internet Protocol Suite, the set of network protocols used for the Internet. With UDP, computer applications can send messages, in this case referred to as datagrams, to other hosts on an Internet Protocol network without requiring...
, or a similar protocol), and one or more clients
Client (computing)
A client is an application or system that accesses a service made available by a server. The server is often on another computer system, in which case the client accesses the service by way of a network....
which connect to it.
Client-Server Protocol is one of three basic groups of NOSs' (Network Operating System). The Protocol enables one machine to be dedicated to resources. The machine had a dedicated NOS optimized for sharing files. The highly specialized OS has an extensive powerful cache to enable high-speed file access. There is an extremely high level of protection and organization that permits extensive control of data. This machine is called a dedicated server. All of the machines that access the server are called clients or workstations.
The most current NOS available that most closely adheres to the definition of Client/Server Networks is Novell Netware.