3.1 server types

Question 1

file server

Answer 1

centrally stores and manages files so other system networks can access them

server provides access security ensuring the appropriate access level can access files

used to automatically backup files

using a file server frees up physical space within a business and can offer printing services too

Question 2

printer server

Answer 2

manages printing requests

uses spooling to queue print jobs so that they are printed when the printer is ready

work can be automatically diverted to another printer

Question 3

application server

Answer 3

allows users to access shared applications on a network

simplified updates can be deployed just to application server instead of each machine

installer allows software easily installed on other machines

Question 4

database server

Answer 4

manage database software and use to manipulate data

data held on the server will be stored in a database accessible from multiple connected computers

more reliable and allows for scaling

Question 5

web server

Answer 5

manages http requests from connected devices to display web pages on web browsers

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Question 6

mail server

Answer 6

send and receive emails using email protocols (SMPT and POP) allowing email communication between other mail servers on other networks