Subject : SETUP AND CONFIGURE SERVER Date : 9-8-2020

Teacher : Mr. Omar A. Fernandez, MSIT Lesson No. : 4

Topic : Check Normal Function of Server Section :

LEARNING OBJECTIVE/S:

After reading this information sheet, you must be able to:

1. Identify and check normal functions of server.

2. Identify what are a server and its function.
3. Enumerate the procedures to be made in moving and saving files to the server
home directory.

What is a Server?

 Server is a computer program that provides a service to another computer

programs and their users.

 A physical computer which runs a server programmed is frequently referred to

as a SERVER.  Servers perform various essential tasks and activities that is a
very crucial thing of any organization's IT infrastructure.

 The many complex processes that take place during an activity, for example a
security and authentication to billing and orders, the purchase could not take
place without several powerful servers handling the load hence servers are
very much important for any organization.
Functions of Server:

 The main and important function of a server is to listen in on a port for

incoming network requests, and a good demonstration of this is the
interaction between a Web server and browser.

 For a user the process is instantaneous, but when he clicks a link while
surfing on the Web, several things are taking place behind the scenes like the
request for the Web page is transmitted to the corresponding web server, and
the server fetches and assembles the Web page and retransmits it using a
protocol like HTTP, and, the user's browser receives the data, converts it, and
displays the page.

 Other function of a computer server is to store, retrieve and send or "serve"

files and data to other computers on its network. Many businesses of all sizes
use a local network or "intranet" in their office facilities. On a larger scale, the
world-wide computer network we know as the "Internet" depends upon a large
number of servers located around the world. The files, data, and functionality
of a given website are based on web servers.

Storage Server

 A storage server is a type of server that is used to store, access, secure and
manage digital data, files and services.
 It is a purpose built server used for storing and accessing small to large
amount of data over a shared network or through the Internet.
 A storage server may also be called a file server.
 A storage server is typically less powerful than a standard server, but has
more storage space, storage access interfaces and specialized data retrieval
and management utilities.
 A storage server generally serves as a central point of access for data storage
and access. Local client nodes and remote computers access the storage
 server through a GUI control panel and FTP or through programmatic API
access by software and applications.
 It can be used for routine or frequently used data storage and access, or it
can serve as a backup server for storing backup data.
 A storage server is an integral part of direct attached storage (DAS), network
attached storage (NAS) and other storage networking technologies.

Saving Files to the Home (Server) Directory

If you are concerned about students having access to tests or files on your
computer, you can save files to your personal server space (Home
Directory).  The only way to gain access to those files is to log on to a computer,
which connects to the server.  You can find your Home Directory under My
Computer.  The Drive will begin with your logon name.  Example: My drive name
is ‘janetsmith on wynne6\home\w-admin’ (H:) Sometimes you might not be able
to see the H: but just look for your name.

Only small files should be saved to your Home directory.  Do NOT save

music, movies, or pictures there. If you have large files and want to save them, e-
mail Helpdesk.
 

Moving Files to the Home Directory

You may already have files created and you want to move them over to the
server.

1. Find the files you want to move to the server.

2. Highlight the file or files

a. To highlight multiple files, which are all in a row, highlight the first file in
line – hold the shift key down and highlight the last file in line.
 b. To highlight multiple files that are scattered throughout a folder, highlight
the first file – hold the control key and highlight the remaining files.

3. Edit, Copy
4. Go to My Computer and Double-click on H:\ (The drive that starts with your
logon name)
5. File, New, Folder Name the folder whatever you like, example: “Mydocs Backup
5-20-04”
6. Open the folder you just created
7. Edit, Paste
You can save files to your home directory any time you want, just as you would
save them to My Documents or the C: drive.
 
Saving files to the Home Directory

1. Log on to your computer under your own name.

2. You Must be logged into the Novell Network in order for your H: drive to be
available.
3. Create any document, as you would typically.
4. Save the file, but change the drive letter from C: or My Documents to H:

References:

 https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-function-of-server
 https://www.sancuro.com/blog/post/What-Is-A-SERVER-And-What-Are-
the-Functions-of-It/
 https://www.techopedia.com/definition/9550/storage-server
 http://wynne.k12.ar.us/faculty/guides/saving_server.htm