Servers

Servers

1. Types

   • Tower
   • Rack
   • Blade

2. Purpose

   • Print
     • Link between the local computer and the printer
       • Has its own set of protocols to connect a printer to a client over a network
   • Email
     • Controls the email flow
       • SMTP, POP, Exchange etc.
   • Proxy
     • Controls the connection between the client and their target
       • VPN
   • Data
     • Store and serve data
       • Standard Data Center
   • DB
     • Hold a Database and controls its interactions
       • MSSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, etc
   • RAS
     • Provide an access gateway
       • ADFS
   • Terminal
     • Remote access to a host
       • Citrix, Anydesk, Remote Desktop
   • Web
     • To hold web services
       • Any Server that can handle request and operation form the web