Capterra Glossary
Server-Based Computing (SBC)
Server-based computing (SBC) is a type of computing where the processing and storage are done on a remote or shared server. Client-side software, such as web browsers, access this data over a network. This allows users to share files and applications between many devices or users. SBC can be used for both personal and business purposes. For example, you could use SBC to store your family photos on a central server, making them accessible from any device.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Server-Based Computing (SBC)
Server-based computing is used in the deployment of virtual desktops. SBC allows IT organizations to manage app data on server computers, preventing them from having to manage software from each client desktop. This type of computing provides applications and data to end-users. The applications and data are sent over a network from centralized servers. Users can access these applications via devices like their computers or mobile phone.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy