With the Client/Server (C/S) structures, IT admin has many ways to achieve the goal which fits in many types of scenarios. Please refer to the image below.

NOTICE: Your actual setup may be different than the image above. Each server may or may not contain a Directory Service depending on your requirements. (e.g. LDAP, etc)

Client (C): Connect and report the client information to the Server (server.exe) and Banner (banner.exe).
