Yes you're right, although the port number of the server application can remain fixed and can be coded as a constant in the program.NoTime said:You also need to know the port the server is listening on.
A client can find a server by using the Domain Name System (DNS) to translate the server's domain name into its corresponding IP address. The client can then use this IP address to establish a connection with the server.
If a client is unable to find a server, it could be due to a variety of reasons such as incorrect server address, server being offline, or network connectivity issues. In such cases, the client may display an error message or time out while trying to establish a connection with the server.
Yes, a client can use a process called load balancing to find and connect to multiple servers at once. This involves distributing the client's requests among multiple servers to improve performance and prevent overloading a single server.
A client can use various factors such as server location, server response time, and server availability to determine the best server to connect to. This decision-making process is often automated and can be influenced by network configurations and load balancing algorithms.
If a client mistakenly connects to the wrong server, it may not be able to communicate effectively with the server, resulting in errors or incorrect data. This can be avoided by ensuring the client has the correct server address and verifying the server's identity through secure protocols such as HTTPS.