What is the use of a server ?

Server. A server is a computer that provides data to other computers. … For example, a Web server may run Apache HTTP Server or Microsoft IIS, which both provide access to websites over the Internet. A mail server may run a program like Exim or iMail, which provides SMTP services for sending and receiving email

Servers are used to 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

How do servers work?

The server is part of the client–server model; in this model, a server serves data for clients. … For example, if files on a device are shared by some process, that process is a file server. Similarly, web server software can run on any capable computer, and so a laptop or a personal computer can host a web server.

There are mainly three types of Server Hardware are as given below.

  • Tower server.
  • Rack server.
  • Blade server. There are some common servers used by organisations are mention below.
  • Proxy server.
  • Mail server.
  • DNS name.
  • Application server.
  • Active Directory Server.

How to Build a Dedicated Web Server

  1. Obtain a Dedicated Machine.
  2. Set up the Operating System.
  3. Configure the OS for Web Hosting.
  4. Set Up Your Self-Hosted Domain (optional)
  5. Install Monitoring Tools (optional)

Can I run a server from home?

The quick answer is yes — you can run a home server using an old computer and connecting it to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). … Also, you need to have the patience to learn how to host your own home server, as the learning curve can be pretty steep.

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