Server

A file server is the heart of most networks, a computer is very fast, has a large memory, large hard drive capacity, with a fast network card. Network operating system is stored here, also includes a number of applications and data required for the network. A file server is in charge of controlling the communication and information between nodes / components in a network. For example, managing the delivery of a database or word processing file from one workstation or node, to another node, or receive email at the same time with other tasks. It appears that the file server is a complex task, he must also save and share information quickly. Servers provide file, printer and other services for the client. There are two types of servers, namely:

    Dedicated servers, servers that have no other function. He does not bias used as a workstation. To see the type of server can be discovered through the exercise of a network operating system, such as Novell Netware.
    Non-Dedicated server, the server can also function as a workstation. Examples: Microsoft Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation Mocrosoft, Microsoft Windows 95/98, Unix, Linux, Mac OS / 2.

 Of functions, the server can be used:

    Store the files that are used together on the hard disk of his Set the communications (such as e-mail messages) between the workstation
    Coordinate the printing to the printer that is shared
    The server can also store CD-ROM that can be used by network users
    Can save a tape drive or other drive that is used to store the server hard disk or hard disk on a workstation
    With additional software and hardware, the server can route e-mails to and from the internet. The server can also send a fax to the outside network to the fax machine that is outside. In fact almost the server can do all the work that includes the delivery of data.

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