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'''Centralized computing''' is where the [[terminal]]s are attached to a central computer (a [[terminal server]]) that controls all the [[peripheral]]s. It offers greater [[security]] over other [[system]]s because all of the [[processing]] is controlled in a central ___location. In addition, if one terminal breaks down, the user can simply go to another terminal and login again, and all of their files will still be accessible. Depending on the system, they may even be able to resume their session from the point they were at before, as if nothing had happened.

This type of [[arrangement]] does have some disadvantages. The central computer performs the computing functions and controls the remote terminals. This type of system relies totally on the central computer. Should there be a [[failure]] of the central computer, the entire system is down.

== Hybrid model ==