What is server-based filtering?
A. Server-based filtering occurs on a central computer (server) on a local area network, or at the Internet Service Provider (ISP). With server-based solutions, a site is blocked before it gets to the user’s computer. It is the most efficient, least costly and most reliable filtering solution. Client-based filtering occurs on an individual computer. The filtering software and list of blocked sites are stored on the user’s computer. This was the first type of Internet filtering available to consumers. It is slow, prone to software problems, and difficult to keep current. Back to top.
A. Server-based filtering occurs on a central computer (server) on a local area network, or at the Internet Service Provider (ISP). With server-based solutions, a site is blocked before it gets to the user’s computer. It is the most efficient, least costly and most reliable filtering solution. Client-based filtering occurs on an individual computer. The filtering software and list of blocked sites are stored on the user’s computer. This was the first type of Internet filtering available to consumers. It is slow, prone to software problems, and difficult to keep current.
A. Server-based filtering occurs on a central computer (server) on a local area network, or at the Internet Service Provider (ISP). With server-based solutions, a site is blocked before it gets to the user’s computer. It is the most efficient, least costly and most reliable filtering solution. Return to menu Q.
