TYPES OF SERVERS

TYPES OF SERVERS

1. WINDOWS

   • Windows is the name of a family of software distributions for PCs, smartphones, servers and embedded systems, developed and sold by Microsoft and available for multiple architectures, such as x86, x86-64, and ARM
   • DISADVANTAGES
     • The cost is very high. New versions require a lot of resources. Most viruses are made for Windows. You can have compatibility errors on new systems. Historically it is most unstable of the 3.
   • ADVANTAGE
     • It is better known, being the most popular and distributed it is an operating system that is very compatible with most of the programs or devices that are distributed. You can play countless titles with the correct system. For the software and drivers.

2. LINUX

   • DISADVANTAGES
     • Too many distributions. ... The dreaded command line. ... Forget about video games. ... We We forget about viruses but not about other threats. ... It takes time and dedication. ... Incompatibility of software. ... Cracks and serials could appear.
   • ADVANTAGE
     • Supports cooperative work without regular users damaging the core of the program
   • Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is usually packaged in a Linux distribution

3. MAC

   • In computer networks, the MAC address is a 48-bit identifier that corresponds to unique to a network card or device. The device is also known as a physical address, and it is unique for each
   • ADVANTAGE
     • Spectacular performance. ... Very careful design. ... Dedicated hardware and software. ... macOS is completely stable. ... Higher productivity. ... On Mac there are no viruses (or almost) ... Compatibility of Mac with Windows. ... The usual: the high price.
   • DISADVANTAGES
     • The main disadvantage of Macs is that they do not have a large amount of software, in comparison with those that exist for other operating systems; Hardware for Mac computers is much more expensive; They are very popular and expensive computers.

4. PRINT SERVERS

   • A large-scale Print Server or Print Service is a hub, or rather a server, that connects a printer to the network, so that any PC can access it and print jobs, without depend on another PC to use it, as is the case with shared printers
   • ADVANTAGE
     • Retrench of space. ... Quick Install. ... Flexibility, avoiding queues or delays. ... Connects with bass cost and practical category 5 cable.
   • DISADVANTAGES
     • -The only disadvantage of using the print server is that it requires a computer that works as such. However, it doesn't have to be a dedicated team; print servers are generally deployed on servers that also perform other tasks.

5. WEB SERVERS

   • Un servidor web o servidor HTTP es un programa informático que procesa una aplicación del lado del servidor, realizando conexiones bidireccionales o unidireccionales y síncronas o asíncronas con el cliente y generando o cediendo una respuesta en cualquier lenguaje o aplicación del lado del cliente.

6. DATABASE SERVERS

   • Un servidor de base de datos es un servidor que utiliza una aplicación de base de datos que proporciona servicios de base de datos a otros programas informáticos o a ordenadores, según lo define el modelo cliente-servidor

7. EMAIL SERVERS

   • Un servidor de correo es el encargado de enviar y recibir mensajes de correo electrónico entre hosts, usuarios o servidores. Entre sus funciones se incluyen el procesado de los mensajes, filtrado, almacenamiento, envío, recepción y reenvío de correos.

8. DIRECTORY SERVERS

   • Un servicio de directorio es una aplicación o un conjunto de aplicaciones que almacena y organiza la información sobre los usuarios de una red de ordenadores y sobre los recursos de red que permite a los administradores gestionar el acceso de usuarios a los recursos sobre dicha red.