Comparing Linux, Windows and macOS Servers

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What is the core characteristic of macOS Server mentioned in the text?

Reliability (correct)

Compatibility with Windows Server

Security features

Open source nature

Which operating system family does Windows Server belong to?

macOS

Windows NT (correct)

Linux

Unix

Which type of servers are Linux servers mainly known to power?

Database servers

File servers

Mail servers

Web servers (correct)

What is the primary reason behind Linux servers being preferred on cloud infrastructure?

Security Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes macOS Server different from traditional Mac OS?

Customized GUI for servers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason servers have more than one network interface?

To increase the amount of data they can send and receive Signup and view all the answers

Which form factor of servers is designed to be mounted inside a rack?

Rack-mountable servers Signup and view all the answers

What components are mainly included in a blade server?

CPU, memory, network interface, storage disks Signup and view all the answers

How do tower servers differ from personal computers?

Tower servers have a similar appearance to PC cases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a NOS (Network Operating System)?

Manage, maintain, and provide services within a network Signup and view all the answers

Why are blade servers considered modular?

They allow multiple servers to be deployed within a smaller area Signup and view all the answers

What type of operating system is Windows Server 2008 Server Core edition?

Command-Line Interface (CLI)-based OS Signup and view all the answers

In which version of Windows Server was the Resilient File System (ReFS) introduced to replace NTFS?

Windows Server 2012 Signup and view all the answers

Which file system is considered native to Windows Server?

NTFS Signup and view all the answers

What type of volunteers does Linux OS gather, according to the text?

General volunteers Signup and view all the answers

Which edition of Windows Server introduced a 64-bit architecture?

Windows Server 2012 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016 in terms of filesystems?

Both Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016 use ReFS. Signup and view all the answers

Comparing Linux, Windows and macOS Servers

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