Servers
Servers have been around as long as networks.
A server is a computer program which provides a service to another computer programs. In a technical sense, a server is an instance of a computer program that accepts and responds to requests made by another program known as “client”.
Servers are used to manage network resources. Some servers are committed to a specific task, referred to as dedicated. There are a number of dedicated server categories, like file servers, database servers, network servers, etc. Let’s explore some types of servers.
An application server is a framework where applications can run, no matter what they are and what functions they perform. An application server is useful for developing web-based applications. There are various types of application servers including PHP, Java, .Net framework application servers. Application servers have many advantages. They provide security by centralizing the management of data access and the authentication process, etc.
A database server is a computer system which provides other computers with services related to accessing and retrieving data from a database. Many companies use the database server for storage. Users can access the data by executing a query using a query language specific to the database. For example SQL is a good example of a query language.
A blade server may refer to any of the following:
- When referring to a network router, switch, server or other network device, blade is a hardware component that can be installed into a chassis. For example a router or switch with blade support allows complete customization, if more fiber lines are needed, additional fiber blades can be added.
- When talking about servers, a blade, blade server, or a high density server is one rack mount unit that is capable of holding dozens of different servers. Blade servers can save space and make maintaining a network of hundreds of servers a lot easier.
A file server is a computer on a network that is used to provide users on a network with access to files. A file server allows users to share information over a network without having to transfer files by any external storage device. In a more sophisticated network, a file server might be dedicated a dedicated network-attached storage device that also serves as a remote hard disk drive for other computers, allowing anyone on the network to store files on it as if to their own hard drive.
A server that is hosted by a company and only allows one company to access it is called a dedicated server. It is “dedicated” to the one client and is not shared with any other clients. Dedicated servers usually allow the client to choose what operating system is installed on it and what type of hardware.
Now you have a little imagination about computer servers. Our team have explored and provided useful information about this interesting topic. We hope you enjoy reading this. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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