palvelinkeskeiset

Palvelinkeskeiset is a Finnish term that translates to "server-centric" in English. It describes an architectural or design approach where the primary focus and processing power reside on a central server or a cluster of servers. This contrasts with client-centric or decentralized models where processing might be distributed among individual client devices.

In a palvelinkeskeiset system, clients typically send requests to the server, which then performs the necessary computations, data management, and application logic. The server then sends the results back to the client. This model is common in web applications, where users interact with a website through their browser (the client), but all the data and processing happen on the web server. Other examples include online gaming, where game state is managed by servers, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which often rely on central servers for data and functionality.

The advantages of a palvelinkeskeiset approach include centralized control over data and applications, easier updates and maintenance since changes are made on the server, and potentially enhanced security as sensitive data is not stored on individual client machines. However, it can also lead to single points of failure if the server goes down, and performance can be heavily reliant on the server's capacity and network bandwidth. Load balancing and redundancy are often implemented to mitigate these potential drawbacks.