3.1 Types of servers

Question 1

what is a server

Answer 1

a dedicated piece of hardware or software that provides functionality to other programs or devices.

Question 2

what is a file server

Answer 2

file servers store data in a central location and must be kept secure. Allows users to store files remotely rather than on a local hard drive and share them with other users

Question 3

what is a print server

Answer 3

a server that provides access to printers across a networks.
allows administrator to control priorities, availability and properties, view, pause, resume and delete print jobs remotely.

Question 4

what is an application server

Answer 4

a server that installs, operate and hosts applications and associated services for end users, IT services and organisations

Question 5

what is a web server

Answer 5

hosts websites, runs software allowing access over internet to web pages

Question 6

what is a mail server

Answer 6

remote computer systems receives and delivers emails over the internet

Question 7

what is a hypervisor (virtual machine manager)

Answer 7

allows multiple computers to share a single hardware platform. controls operation system of each guest computer