Network Servers Flashcards
How many types of servers are there?
seven
What is the function of a DHCP Server?
To give host devices IP addresses.
What does a DNS server do?
Translates domain names into IP addresses
What does a Print server enable?
Multiple users to connect to a computer
How does a File Server?
Allows one user to transfer files from client to server using FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
Web Servers use what to provide web resources?
HTTP and HTTPS
How are email messages stored in databases?
By using mail servers
What protocol do mail servers use to send mail?
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
What are the two protocols used by mail servers to receive mail?
POP (Post Office Protocol) IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
How does a Proxy Server work?
A server that acts on behalf of client (Hides the real internal host)
What does a Authentication server use?
AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting)
What does AAA allow Authentication Servers to do?
Allows access to a network device or a particular network
