CLIENT-SERVER RELATIONSHIP

Client - Server Relationship

The two computers, the client and the server, communicate using HyperText Transfer Protocol, or HTTP, a language both computers understand. Protocols are rules which determine how computers act when talking to one another. No matter what hardware you use (Apple, IBM, Compaq, etc.) the computers can communicate because they are speaking the same language.

CLIENT SERVER
Asks for and displays document. Responds to request for documents. Sends requested document to your computer.

Usually is located on your local machine. Usually is located on remote computer.

Has to figure out how to display document. Finds requested document and sends document to client.

CLIENT	SERVER
Asks for and displays document.	Responds to request for documents. Sends requested document to your computer.
Usually is located on your local machine.	Usually is located on remote computer.
Has to figure out how to display document.	Finds requested document and sends document to client.