Servers

Servers

1. Definition

   • Provide resources, data, services, or programs to other computers (clients) There are many types, such as web servers, mail servers, and virtual servers

2. Client-Server relationship

   • Clients request services or resources from servers over a network
   • Servers respond to client requests by providing the requested resources

3. Server structure

   • Mainframes and Microcomputers
   • Evolution towards powerful individual systems
   • Currently, virtual servers in the cloud

4. Types of Servers

   • File servers, Print servers, Application servers, DNS servers, Mail servers, Web servers, Database servers, Virtual servers, Proxy servers, Monitoring and management servers

5. How Servers Work

   • Listen to client requests and respond by providing requested data or services

6. Operating Systems for Servers

   • Microsoft Windows Server Linux/Unix