Centralization- access, resources, and data security are controlled through the server Scability - any element can be upgraded when needed Flexibility - new technology can be easily integrate into the system User friendly - familiar point and click interface Hope this helps! Inclus.net - We provide individual and corporate IT training Educate, Learn & Serve
AdvantagesCan drastically increase processing speedCan be infinitely expandable - just keep adding computersSecurity through redundancyCollaborative processingDistributed DatabaseDisadvantagesNot all situations are suitable for distributed computingA lot of extra programming is required to set up a distributed system