Understanding Servers

What is Server?
 Server

• A computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or

programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network.
• A powerful machine designed to compute, store, and manage data,
devices, and systems over a network.
• A device that processes requests sent by the client over the network and
replies to them.
 Key Functions of Server

1. Data Storage and Retrieval

2. Web Hosting
3. Email Services
4. Application Hosting
5. Streaming Services
 How Server Works?

• A server must be configured to listen to client requests on a network

connection, either as part of the operating system or as an installed
application or role.
• When a client requests data or functionality, the server responds with
the appropriate information, following the request and response
model of client-server networking.
Types of Servers and
Their Functions
Web Server
• A computer system capable of delivering web content to end users
over the internet via a web browser.
Functions of a Web Server

• An open-source web server is used for accessing the world wide web
through public domain software.
• These servers connect stored information from an internet website to
your own computer.
• Web servers store information for the internet that is retrieved via
"HTTP" code and sent to your web browser.
Application Server
• A server that hosts applications or software that delivers a business
application through a communication protocol.
 Functions of Application Server

• These servers connect clients to software applications through virtual server

connections.
• This allows users to bypass downloading data to their own hardware in
order to access applications.
• Application servers can effectively host large amounts of application data
to many users at once, making them ideal for businesses.
File Server
• A computer responsible for the storage and management of data files so that
other computers on the same network can access the files.
 Functions of File Server

• A file server stores data files for multiple users.

• They allow for faster data retrieval and saving or writing files to a computer.
• This is a basic type of server used commonly by organizations where lots of
users need access to files that are more conveniently and safely stored on a
server than a personal computer.
Print Server
• A software application, network device or computer that manages print requests
and makes printer queue status information available to end users and network
administrators.
Database Server
• A server which uses a database application that provides database services to
other computer programs or to computers, as defined by the client–server
model.
Functions of Database Server

• Database servers function as large storage spaces that organizations

use and access to run multiple programs to meet their needs.
• A database server can run independently of any database architecture.
Importance of Servers
 Why is Server Important?

• A server provides a robust infrastructure with a built-in firewall,

safeguarding business data and preventing unauthorized access.
• Automatic data backups on servers help prevent data loss and facilitate
the recovery of accidentally deleted files.
• A server is vital for maintaining network health by ensuring that both
PCs and servers are always updated with the latest updates.
• A server is a device that provides high-speed internet access across a network.
• A server increases your processing power.
• It allows employees to share resources and equipment like internet access,
printers, and fax machines.
• Server software consolidates email accounts from various providers like
Google Mail, Yahoo!, and Hotmail into a single, company-hosted account.
• You can use a server to provide high-speed internet access across a network.
Conclusion
• Computers known as servers are used to supply resources or services to
other networked devices.
• Servers can be categorized into several types based on their functions.
• They are capable of doing a lot of things, such sending emails, operating
apps, storing data, and hosting webpages.
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