Introduction
Client-server networking revolves around a server, or servers, that centrally control resources like user profiles, printers and shared files.
The Plusses
A client-server network is typically far more secure than a peer-to-peer network, central backups are much easier to implement, and network-wide changes can often be implemented on all workstations from the server.
The Minuses
A secure client-server network relies on a secure network operating system like Windows NT or Novell NetWare, both of which are expensive. Linux can also be used as a network operating system, and best of all, it is free — but Linux is far from being the most user-friendly choice.