· Allows sharing of data (it can ensure that problems do not occur of the same record is accessed by two people at once)
             Here the DBMS software runs on the network server. The server software processes requests for searches, sorts and reports that originate from the DBMS client software (on the workstation). This saves the entire database having to be copied to workstations when people want to perform queries.
             Advantages of a client-server database are:
             · An expensive resource can be made available to a large group
             · Client stations can update the database
             · Data consistency is ensured
             · Processing is carried out by the server
             · Communication time is reduced
             · Reports can be held on the workstation and customised
             · Strong centralised security
             Disadvantages of client-server based networks are that the network is dependant on the sever. Regular maintenance and backup are essential.
             Client-Server v Peer-to-Peer Networks
             Most networks operate on a client-server system, except for small networks of not more than 10 machines. These days, clients are normally not "dumb terminals" because they have their own processor. Applications may be loaded in
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