What is a server

What is a Server

A Server is a computer that provides services to the computers and other devices connected to the network.Server computer is more powerful than other computer in the network.

Different services provided by the server are follows:

• Control access to the hardware,software and data.
• centralized storage for software,data and information.
• Processing data.
• Sharing software.
• Managing network traffic.

Dedicated Server

Dedicated Servers are used to perform one specific function such as handling e-mail.

Dedicated servers are used to perform the tasks that require a lot of time.

Different types of dedicated servers are as follows:

1. Print server :

A type of server that manages printing jobs is called print server.A network with a centralizes printing service will have a print server.this server routes print jobs to the appropriate devices.It also prioritizes the printing according to order of request.

2. Application server :

A type of server that stores and distributes a set of application software to each system on the network is called application server. The user upgrades and installs new software once on application server rather than deploying the programs throughout the organization.

3. Email server :

A type of server that handles a large volume of incoming,outgoing and internal email is called email server .it remains connected to the internet. It may be located at any place in the world. 

4. Database Server :

A type of server that manage the database of an organization is called database server.

5. Communication server :

A type of server that handles all communications between the network and other networks is called communication server.It also manages internet connectivity.All requests for information from the internet and all messages being sent through internet pass through communications server.

6. web server :

A type of server that is used to host a website available through the internet is called web server. The web servers run specialized software that enables them to host webpages.