Computing - Thick and Thin Clients
AQA Computer Science 2022
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Thick clients
What is the main advantage of a thick client?
It doesn’t rely on a network.
Why might thick clients not be appropriate for running software which costs money?
Because you might have to have a separate license for each computer.
Why are thick clients more difficult to maintain?
They require individual maintenance to make sure they are up to date.
Thin clients
What is a thin client?
A computer that relies on the network for any significant processing or storage.
Why are thin clients useful for running software which costs money?
You only need one license since it’s being run from the server.
Why are thin clients easier to update?
You only have to update the server rather than each individual computer.
Why are thin clients easier to setup?
There’s not much setup to add a thin client to the network.
What is the main disadvantage of a thin client?
They must be connected to the network to operate.
Why do you need a powerful network to run thin clients?
There is lots of traffic and processing from all the thin clients.