Server Based Computing
From Codtech
Server-Based Computing (SBC) model is where applications are deployed, managed, supported and executed from central server farms. Screen, keyboard and mouse information is exchanged between the client, usually thin clients, and the server farms.
No real applications actually reside and execute on the desktop client, just the client to speak the server's protocol. SBC delivers instant access to business-critical applications and data at this central point.
SBC is similar in operation to legacy systems such mainframe and mini-computer systems (e.g. Unix, VAX, AS400) where dumb, green terminals connected to these central systems and accessed applications that ran on these systems with screen and keyboard information being exchanged between these central computer systems and dumb terminals.
In summary Server Based Computing it is being widely adopted by corporate IT decision makers as the most efficient, secure, flexible and cost-effective system for application delivery and administration. It addresses the challenges of optimising application reach, speed and security while significantly reducing operating costs.
