The Evolution of Servers

Mainframe computers were used as ______ to store and process data.

Companies began using them as ______ for local networks.

The internet became widely available, and ______ were used to host websites and provide email services.

The world's first web ______.

A network ______ is a computer designed to act as central repository and help in providing various resources like hardware access, disk space, printer access, etc,. to other computers in the network.

Web servers are designed to run websites and apps through client programs (web browsers) such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Safari. They are responsible for storing, processing, and delivering web content to users. They support protocols such as HTTP, FTP, and SMTP that are key to information exchange between network devices.

A mail server facilitates email storage and management for clients. It uses different protocols for sending and receiving emails. For example, the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is used to send an email. The server relies on the Post Office Protocol (POP3)l to store and receive an email.

An application server provides an environment that helps develop, process, and run web-based applications, irrespective of their functionality. The server executes computer programs or scripts essential for running PHP, Java, or.Net ap.

Web servers support protocols such as HTTP, FTP, and SMTP that are key to information exchange between network devices.

A mail server uses the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to send an email and the Post Office Protocol (POP3) to store and receive an email.