{"id":10545,"date":"2011-10-10T13:24:28","date_gmt":"2011-10-10T13:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/server-based-computing\/"},"modified":"2013-04-26T14:08:43","modified_gmt":"2013-04-26T14:08:43","slug":"server-based-computing","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/24428\/server-based-computing--sbc","title":{"rendered":"Server-Based Computing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"what_does_server-based_computing_mean\">What Does Server-Based Computing Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Server-based computing (SBC) is an over-arching term refering to the technology by which applications are implemented, controlled, supported and functioned on the server instead of the client.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrading hardware, application deployment, backing up of data and technical support are simplified in a server-based environment. As PCs turn into terminals and may get replaced by much simpler, more cost-effective and more convenient-to-manage devices known as thin clients. <\/p>\n<p> SBC is also known as \u201cthin client computing\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_server-based_computing\">Techopedia Explains Server-Based Computing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SBC has changed significantly with evolving technology. Originally, SBC was only keyboards and monitors connected to a central computer or mainframe. As individual workstations became more capable in the 1980s and 1990s, and standalone personal computers (PCs) attained more computing power, much work could be accomplished at each workstation. The central computer became less important and work was distributed through organizations at each workstation. Some thought SBC would cease to exist as distributed computing became common. <\/p>\n<p>However, as workstation and computer network technology developed in the mid 1990s to the 2000s, it became apparent that some form of central computer would be useful. Newer more efficient network connections and faster data transfer speeds became common. More applications could now quickly access data from servers or run applications from servers. As efficiency improved and Internet use also became more common, the use of several servers became critical to many organizations<\/p>\n<p> As of 2011, SBC is referenced in many new technologies, often Internet-based. These include server-based gaming, cloud computing, globally distributed computing, grid computing, and many others.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the advantages of Server-based computing include:<\/p>\n<p> Minimizes desktop hardware expenditure<br \/>\nSubstantially cuts down expenses required for administrator staffing<br \/>\nGreatly minimizes expenses required desktop maintenance<br \/>\n Essentially eliminates the requirement for desktop upgradation<br \/>\n Eradicates the need of desktop software and operating system upgradation<br \/>\nLowers the cost needed for training<br \/>\nMinimizes the user downtime by reducing the waiting period for help-desk response<br \/>\n Minimizes system downtime by means of improved disaster recovery and redundancy capabilities<br \/>\n Offers availability of applications to each and every user regardless of the time and location<br \/>\n Offers the possibility of fast expansion via ease of deployment<br \/>\n Facilitates standardization of the corporate applications<br \/>\n Minimize risks related to data loss, because the data is centralized and is easier to back up<br \/>\nOffers improved support to the end users<br \/>\n Assists in the prevention of company data theft<br \/>\n Minimizes or erases installation of non-productive, unwanted software like games<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Does Server-Based Computing Mean? 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