Web server reading and on 10/26

Question 1

what is an advanced os that runs on servers?

Answer 1

a server operating system, duh.

Question 2

what os has the features and subsystems to operate and serve client requests on client-server architecture?

Answer 2

server OS

Question 3

what does a web server do?

Answer 3

hosts programs and data, responds to client requests for web pages or other web-based services.

Question 4

what are some common web servers?

Answer 4

apache, microsoft internet information services, nginx

Question 5

what does a mail server do?

Answer 5

it allows users to forward and receive emails for and from their business, control individual email accounts based on a domain.

Question 6

what is file sharing?

Answer 6

using a joint storage point for a business to store documents or data, a network drive

Question 7

what include database integration, which facilitates dynamic web page building based on the database contents?

Answer 7

database servers

Question 8

describe dynamic web page building:

Answer 8

dynamic websites are sites that change based on user input. static remain the same unless someone with access inputs code.

Question 9

how are dynamic web pages generated?

Answer 9

the user makes input to the browser. the browser makes a request to the web server, which makes a request to the database server, which gives the relevant data. That data is then used to build a webpage, which is then sent to the browser on the client computer to be displayed.

Question 10

what are collaborative applications? on Application servers.

Answer 10

applications used to communicate or combine ideas and work. Businesses often possess and utilize them for critical operations.

Question 11

what are print servers?

Answer 11

servers allowing many users to use a single printer. Print sharing is allowed.

Question 12

What should you do if you need to use lots of resources to serve clients, many clients need to be served, or the hosted applications need a lot of processing power?

Answer 12

split the functions across multiple servers.

Question 13

what OS do most servers use?

Answer 13

Linux

Question 14

What are the most common known server OS?

Answer 14

Windows server, Linux, Red hat Enterprise Linux, Unix-based, NetWare, macOS server, FreeBSD

Question 15

why would you want to use Windows Server?

Answer 15

10 year support, you want something that is easy to use and teach to others, you want good 3rd party application support, you want many versions to choose from

Question 16

why wouldn’t you want to use Windows Server OS?

Answer 16

need to pay for it, you have more virus security threats

Question 17

what does windows Server feature?

Answer 17

virtual memory management, desktop GUI, multitasking, peripherals, 10 year support.

Question 18

Why would you want to use Linux based server OS?

Answer 18

If you have skills with Bash, want something free, with good security, need multi-user, multi-process, multi-thread operations, if you need something very specific, and if you like having a GUI to control the system with.

Question 19

why wouldn’t you use a Linux-based server OS?

Answer 19

lack of long-term support, you need skills to pay the bills, complex operations, you need to be a capable troubleshooter, you need to handle updates and high-level language compilers.

Question 20

Why would you want to use RHEL?

Answer 20

if you want extensive support, don’t mind paying for it, you like the help with upgrades and solutions for security vulnerabilities, and you like all other stuff Linux can offer.

Question 21

Why not use RHEL?

Answer 21

you don’t want to pay for the support, you are a capable worker, you are a control freak who likes stuff their own way and is good at it, you won’t benefit from the increased security, you have skills with Linux with enough proficiency to get what you need done.

Question 22

why would you get a unix-based server OS?

Answer 22

you like the multi-user environment, built-in TCP/IP support, high security and stability.

Question 23

why wouldn’t you get Unix based OS?

Answer 23

it is paid, and there is no standard version

Question 24

why would you use NetWare OS?

Answer 24

you have a dedicated server it can function off of, you like large capacity physical memory management, you like multiprocessors, you like file sharing and printing functions. You need a variety of management interfaces like web interfaces

Question 25

why wouldn’t you use NetWare?

Answer 25

poor support, cost, hard to install, low third party app support

Question 26

Why would you use macOS server?

Answer 26

you like Unix, but with sysAdmin tools, and device management. You use Mac clients in your network. You like easy administration, intuitive GUI, good support, easy workload distro to increase the processing power, and an unlimited user license.

Question 27

Why not use a macOS server?

Answer 27

You don’t have any macOS hardware, you can’t afford Apple, you need an application third party that isn’t with Apple, you don’t like the interface, you don’t want to pay.