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Types of Server (File Server (A device which controls access to separate…
Types of Server
File Server
- A device which controls access to separate stored files, as part of a multi - user system
- Stores the file and remembers the location of the file
- Responsible for the security of the files
:check: Data more secure as files are backed up on a regular basis - no need to encumber people with managing their own data
:check: People can log on to any client computer and still get to their files
:red_cross: If the file server does fail or become corrupted then all data is lost or is unavailable until it can be recovered from backup
:red_cross: Need a professional IT person to operate the server
Mail Server
Handles and delivers email over a network, usually over the Internet
:red_cross: Email servers require technical expertise to manage
:red_cross: For a small organisation, a remote email may be less cost effective
:check: Emails can be archived / stored to meet legal requirements that some companies have to adhere to
:check: If the internet is down, you could send emails within the same building
Hypervisor
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:check: Allow a better use of hardware to get more computing work done all at the same time
:check: You can run different OS
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Web Server
- Server software, or hardware dedicated to running said software, that can satisfy World Wide Web client requests
- Uses http to deliver webpage content
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Application Server
:check: Easy to install application in one place and saves time
:check: Simple to manage software licences to ensure only the allowed number of users can run the application at any one time
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- Allows client computers install application without needing local installation
- Ensures same apps are available on all computers
- Restrict access to certain applications
Print server
- A device that connects printers to client computers over a network
- Handles and manages printing
:check: Less maintenance as there is no need for each person or area to have a printer
:check: Everyone can share the networked printer
:red_cross: If it fails then everyone is affected compared to individual printers
:red_cross: Need a professional IT person to operate the server
Database Server
Server who has a specific role of managing a database
- Stores data
- Analyses data
- Manipulates data
:check: Greater data integrity and independence from applications programs
:check: The most important asset = more secure stored on a looked after server
:red_cross: Database systems are complex, difficult, and time-consuming to design
:red_cross: If the file server does fail or become corrupted then all data is lost