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Chapter 2, Problem 2E
Program Plan Intro

Classification of client-server architecture:

Based on how the application logic is positioned on the client machine, the client-server architecture can be classified into two categories. They are given below:

  • Thin-client architecture.
  • Thick-client architecture.

Thin-client architecture:

  • Typically, thin-client architecture has no application logic on the client.

Thick-client architecture:

  • Typically, thick-client architecture has almost all application logic on the client.

Explanation of Solution

Web sources:

List of web sources for studying the costs of thin-client and thick-client architecture are listed below:

  • Webopedia.
  • Simplicable.

Webopedia:

  • The web sources “Webopedia” describes how the storage, server failure, an...

Explanation of Solution

Possible reasons for the differences between thin-clients and thick-clients:

The possible reasons for the differences between thin-clients and thick-clients are listed below:

  • Storage of data.
  • Local resources.

Storage of data:

  • In thin-clients, data is stored on servers; thus, it reduces the cost of storage...

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