Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of a Mail Server?
What is the primary function of a Mail Server?
Which server is similar to a Mail Server but specifically handles fax communications?
Which server is similar to a Mail Server but specifically handles fax communications?
What role does a Directory Services Server serve in a network?
What role does a Directory Services Server serve in a network?
What protocol is most commonly used by a Web Server?
What protocol is most commonly used by a Web Server?
Signup and view all the answers
Which server type is specifically designed for efficient transaction processing?
Which server type is specifically designed for efficient transaction processing?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of server provides client access to data in the form of SQL databases?
Which type of server provides client access to data in the form of SQL databases?
Signup and view all the answers
What kind of information do Groupware Servers typically store?
What kind of information do Groupware Servers typically store?
Signup and view all the answers
How does a Transaction Server differ from a Database Server?
How does a Transaction Server differ from a Database Server?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of a file server?
What is the primary function of a file server?
Signup and view all the answers
Which statement correctly describes an application server?
Which statement correctly describes an application server?
Signup and view all the answers
How do file servers typically handle requests?
How do file servers typically handle requests?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a key characteristic of print servers?
What is a key characteristic of print servers?
Signup and view all the answers
What advantage does the Client/Server architecture provide?
What advantage does the Client/Server architecture provide?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is an example of a file server?
Which of the following is an example of a file server?
Signup and view all the answers
What distinguishes a centralized application server from a standard file server?
What distinguishes a centralized application server from a standard file server?
Signup and view all the answers
Which server functionality is primarily focused on managing shared printers?
Which server functionality is primarily focused on managing shared printers?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Client/Server Architecture
- Services can be provided by various computers in a network, enhancing flexibility and resource utilization.
- In Client/Server systems, the request handling is divided between the server and multiple clients, allowing for distributed processing.
A Server for Every Client
- File servers store all files centrally, providing client access to records, facilitating file sharing across a network.
- Despite their utility, file servers can be primitive due to multiple message exchanges needed for data retrieval.
- Examples of file servers include:
- UNIX: Network File Services (NFS) by Sun Microsystems.
- Microsoft Windows Map Drive.
- Samba for SMB/CIFS clients (e.g., Microsoft Windows).
Print Server
- Manages access to shared printers and can either operate on a file server or be an independent machine.
Application Server
- Centralized software management, particularly for databases, processing user requests and returning results.
Mail Server
- Handles the flow of electronic mail and messaging, often interfacing with larger mainframe systems.
Fax Server
- Enables sending/receiving faxes through a network connection, operating as either a dedicated device or a workstation with fax software.
Directory Services Server
- Manages distributed data across multiple servers, ensuring reliable access and efficient organization of data locations.
Web Server
- Stores and retrieves internet/intranet data, employing HTTP for document requests.
- Web applications on these servers provide access to shared documents across diverse networks.
Database Server
- Houses data as SQL databases, efficiently responding to client SQL requests and returning only relevant data for processing.
Transaction Servers
- Maintain both data and remote procedures, facilitating high-level functions and transaction processing, often used for Online Transaction Processing (OLTP).
- Utilizes efficient protocols to reduce data returned compared to database servers.
- Examples include TP-Light (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server) and TP-Heavy (e.g., BEA Tuxedo).
Groupware Servers
- Store semi-structured information including text, images, emails, and bulletin boards, supporting collaborative functions within networks.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the roles and functions of mail and fax servers in managing electronic communication. This quiz covers how these servers facilitate the flow of emails and faxes within large-scale networks. Test your knowledge on their configurations and operational similarities.
