Unit 3.1 - Types of servers Flashcards
File Server
A File Server is a device which controls access to separately stored files, as part of a multi-user system.
ADV - Easy to set up file permissions for close control of data access.
DIS - They usually need a professional IT person to set up and administer.
Print Server
A print server is dedicated to handling and managing printing to a networked printer. The print server does this by using a ‘print queue’ storage area sometimes called the print spooler.
ADV - Makes maximum use of a high-performance, expensive printer.
DIS - If it fails then everyone is affected compared to individual printers.
Database Server
The Database Server performs tasks such as data analysis, storage, data manipulation, archiving, and other non-user specific tasks.
ADV - Reduction of useless data, increasing consistency and improving data integrity.
DIS - requiring lots of time for development and maintenance.
Web Server
Web servers can either be programs or computer’s that bring up (serve) web pages to users.
ADV - Near enough unlimited band width – more data transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
DIS - Server is property of the service provider - all you own is the data put on the server.
Mail Server
This will manage all aspects of email - sending, receiving and storing emails. With an email server it is also simple to send broadcast message to every employee from senior management such as how the company is doing.
ADV - Only authorised people can send or receive email.
DIS - For a small organisation, a remote email service may be more cost-effective.
Hypervisor Server
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Application Server
An application server allows client computers to run licensed applications without needing to be installed locally.
ADV - Saves much time compared to installing a copy on every client machine.
DIS - Increased network bandwidth as people run the application over the network
