Chapter 2, Problem 7Q

Program Plan Intro

Client-server architecture:

• Client-server architecture is a simple computing architecture in which the server manages, hosts, and delivers services and resources. These services and resources are used by the client.
• Typically, this kind of architecture owns one or more clients connected to a server over an Internet or network connection.
• As all services and requests are provided over a network, client-server architecture is also termed as a client-server network or a network computing model.
• There are different types of client-server architecture and they are listed below:
  • Two-tier architecture
  • Three-tier architecture
  • n-tier architecture

Explanation of Solution

Advantages and disadvantages of two-tier architecture:

Advantages:

• Easy application development.
• Maximum user satisfaction.
• High performance.

Disadvantages:

• Less secure.
• Not portable.
• Limited capability.

Advantages and disadvantages of three-tier architecture:

Advantages:

• Enhanced data integrity...