A thin client is a computer system that runs on a server based computing environment. They operate by connecting to a remote server-based environment, which stores the majority of apps and data in an instance of the desktop. The majority of the tasks, such as computations and calculations, are handled by the server. When it comes to security threats, thin clients are more secure than thick client systems because there are centralized servers, system management is considerably easier. With the help of centralization, there is optimization of hardware and maintenance of software is also comparatively easier.
A thick client is a computer that can connect to a server even if it is not connected to the internet, such as a desktop or laptop running Windows. Clients that are thick are not reliant on the server’s applications unless it’s a client server application which relies on server data. Thick clients have their own software and operating system such as Windows, Linux or MACOS, they have allot of server capacity and flexibility, however thick clients face higher security risks as software is installed directly on them. Additionally, thick clients add more volume to your office space, are more expensive, and are an increased burden to the environment with mass of material and draw on power.
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