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Server is a physical computer or software that provides services to client computers connected to it, allowing clients to access information and resources. Typical types of servers include web servers, application servers, real-time communication servers, FTP servers, name servers, database servers, game servers, and media servers. Servers have advantages over workstations like more powerful processors, support for advanced RAM technologies, higher storage capacity, and ability to support multiple user applications and access. Common server operating systems are Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi.

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Server is a physical computer or software that provides services to client computers connected to it, allowing clients to access information and resources. Typical types of servers include web servers, application servers, real-time communication servers, FTP servers, name servers, database servers, game servers, and media servers. Servers have advantages over workstations like more powerful processors, support for advanced RAM technologies, higher storage capacity, and ability to support multiple user applications and access. Common server operating systems are Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi.

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INTRODUCTION TO

SERVER
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Elaborate the concepts of server computing


2. Determine the typical types of server
3. Explain the difference between server computer vs workstation.
INTRODUCTION

“Cannot establish connection to server” message of


hopelessness for those who are uploading files online,
posting photos on Facebook, downloading torrent file
from peer network, and streaming videos online. But
what is this message all about? What is the server that
this message referring to, or in other hand, what is
server?
SERVER

It is a physical computer
that provide services to all
client computers connected
to it, allowing them (client
computer) to
available information
access or
resources.
SERVER

An entity in the client/server programming model, where


the server is a software or a program, running on one or
multiple computers, that manages resources and services
of the network, while handling requests from different
computers to access said resources.

In short, server is a software or hardware that gives


services to other hardware and software entity.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
Web Servers
The internet
based is on
servers that
webrespond
to requests from
clients such as web
browsers.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
Application Server
A server that
provides services
to applications
such as a mobile
app.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
Real-time Communication Servers
formerly known as
chat servers or IRC
Servers, and still
sometimes referred to
as instant messaging
(IM) servers, enable
large numbers users to
exchange information
near instantaneously.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
FTP Server
One of the oldest of the Internet
services, File Transfer Protocol
makes it possible to move one
or more files securely between
computers while providing file
security and organization as well
as transfer control.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
Name Server
Servers look
addresses
that up such
mapping domain
as
name
a to an IP. This is
basic infrastructure for
networks such as the
internet.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
API – Application Programming Interface
A server that implements functionality for other software by
offering an API. APIs just allow applications to
communicate with one another.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
Database Server
Provides access to a
database. It is a server
which uses a
database application
that provides
database services to
other computer
programs or to
computers.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
Game Server
a server which is the authoritative
source of events in a multiplayer
video game. The server transmits
enough data about its internal
state to allow its connected clients
to maintain their own accurate
version of the game world for
display to players.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
Media Server
Delivers media
such as streaming
video or audio.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
Proxy Server
Acts as an intermediary between
clients and servers to implement
functions such as security, monitoring
or anonymization.
TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVER
List Server
servers offer a way to better
manage mailing lists, whether
they be interactive
discussions open to the public
or one-way lists that deliver
announcements, newsletters
or advertising.
Advantage of using server computer

Server contain more powerful processors than a


desktop computer.

Servers support advanced RAM technologies

Have higher storage capacity as multiple disks can be


inserted into them
Advantage of using server computer

Manufactured and optimized for 24/7 operation

Built to support multiple user applications and


multiple user access

Have multiple NIC Easier


to apply security policies
Server vs. Workstation

A server is an application or device that performs service


for connected clients as part of client server
architecture.

A workstation is a personal computer that is used for high


end applications such as graphic design, video editing,
CAD, 3-D design, or other CPU and RAM intensive
programs.
Server Operating System

A server is an application or device that performs service for


connected clients as part of client server architecture.
Server Operating System

developed by Microsoft, as
a part of the Windows
Network family, which is
getting developed
concurrently with
Windows 10 OS.
Server Operating System
developed by Red Hat and targets toward the commercial computer
market. It provides open source software solutions and products to
various enterprises and communities around the world
Server Operating System
designed to work on multi-platform that can run everywhere from the
Desktop PCs, the smartphones, and the tablet to the server and the
cloud environment.
Server Operating System
A community enterprise OS, that is a free rebuild of open source
packages from the popular Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Server Operating System
It is designed for servers, mainframes, and workstations but can be
installed on desktop computers for personal and as well as testing
purpose.
Server Operating System
a proven operating system that is available in the cloud, on premises, or
as an embedded system. It is built for enterprise-level experience.

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