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How do you define a server?
A server is a computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network. In theory, whenever computers share resources with client machines they are considered servers.
What is server and how it works?
A server is a computer that serves information to other computers. These computers, called clients, can connect to a server through either a local area network or a wide area network, such as the internet. A server is a vital piece of your IT infrastructure.
What is server and example?
Servers. Servers are computers that run services to serve the needs of other computers. There are, for example, home media servers, web servers, and print servers. There are also file servers and database servers.
What is server why it is used?
What are they used for? Servers manage network resources. For example, a user may set up a server to control access to a network, send/receive e-mail, manage print jobs, or host a website. They are also proficient at performing intense calculations.
What are the types of servers?
Purpose
| Server type | Clients |
|---|---|
| Sound server | Computer programs of the same computer and network clients. |
| Proxy server | Any networked computer |
| Virtual server | Any networked computer |
| Web server | Computers with a web browser |
Where do I find my server?
Windows Accounts
- Log in to your Customer Portal.
- Select Hosting from the left-hand menu.
- Locate your Windows hosting package, then click the Manage link.
- The Settings tab will display your Server Name and IP Address, including your other server details.
What is an example of a server name?
The full name of the server on the network, also called the Domain Name System (DNS) name. For example, vdi-1.example.com . The host name of the server. For example, vdi-1 .