LO3 - Server Types:

Question 1

What are Servers?

Answer 1

A computer, or computer program which manages access to a centralised resource or service in a network.

Question 2

What common attributes do Serves generally have?

Answer 2

1) Dedicated system accessed via a network,
2) Increased memory capacity,
3) Increased storage capacity,
4) Increased processing power,
5) More than one processor.

Question 3

What are Scalable Servers?

Answer 3

Adaptable servers with the ability to efficiently manage the requirements of connected systems - also have the ability to be upgraded.

Question 4

What are File Servers?

Answer 4

File servers centrally store and manage files so that other systems on the network can access them.

Question 5

What are Printer Servers?

Answer 5

Printer servers control any printers on a network and manage printing requests by sending the document to an appropriate printer.

Question 6

What are Application Servers?

Answer 6

Application servers allow users to access shared applications on a network.

Question 7

What are Database Servers?

Answer 7

Database servers manage database software that users on the network can access and use to manipulate data.

Question 8

What are Web Servers?

Answer 8

Web servers manage HTTP requests from connected devices to display web pages on web browsers.

Question 9

What are Mail Servers?

Answer 9

Mail servers send and receive emails using email protocols (SMTP & POP) allowing email communication between other mail servers on other networks.

Question 10

What are Hypervisors?

Answer 10

Hypervisors allow a host machine to operate virtual machines as guest systems. The virtual machines share the resources of the host, including memory, and processing power.