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What is the main function of a server in a network?
What is the main function of a server in a network?
Which term specifically refers to devices on a network assigned a unique number for communication?
Which term specifically refers to devices on a network assigned a unique number for communication?
What role do clients play in a network?
What role do clients play in a network?
What does an IP address do in a network?
What does an IP address do in a network?
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What is required for a server to provide web services?
What is required for a server to provide web services?
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Study Notes
Network Components
- A global online community requires a network connection to the internet.
- Hosts (or end devices) are computers directly involved in network communication.
- Clients are a type of host.
- Hosts are identified by a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- An IP address identifies the host and its connected network.
Servers
- Servers are computers that provide information (e.g., emails, web pages) to other devices on the network.
- Each service on a server requires specific software.
- For instance, a web server needs web server software to operate.
- A server can provide services to numerous clients simultaneously.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of network components, including hosts and servers. Learn how these devices communicate over the internet and the role of IP addresses in identifying hosts. Understand the different types of servers and the software they require to provide services to clients.
