Introduction to Servers

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Follow the Insanity at: https://www.FailedNormal.com • Downloadable Podcasts at: https://failednormal.podbean.com • iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/f... • Info • Level: Beginner • Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy • Date Created: March 23, 2010 • Length of Class: 52 Minutes • Tracks • Servers • Prerequisites • None • Purpose of Class • Discusses what servers are and misconceptions about them. • Topics Covered • Definition of a Server • Server Operating Systems • Server Hardware • Server Functions • Class Notes • Defining a Server • A server provides services to other computers on a network. A server can be an expensive Windows 2008 Server, or a simple Windows XP Home computer with a shared printer. • Operating System • Server Operating Systems are more stable and secure then Desktop operating Systems • Server Operating Systems and their Software are generally much more expensive then Desktop counterparts • Server Operating Systems are generally not as easy to administer as Desktop Operating Systems • Hardware • A Server can use ANY hardware to operate, but Server Hardware is made to be more reliable then desktop hardware. • Xeon Processors are standard processors used in servers • Redundant Power Supply allow one power Supply to Fail while the Server is Still Running • RAID -- Allows for a Hard Drive to fail without crashing the Server • ECC RAM is RAM that does a self test. It is more stable then regular RAM, but much more expensive. • Types of Servers • Software features -- multiple features can be on one box • Security and Authentication gives access to network resources • Print Servers share printers on a network • File Servers share files on a network • Web/ FTP Servers provide websites on a network • Mail Servers provide email routing for an organization • Database Servers store data for outside applications • Remote Access Servers allow Internet users to access the internal network. Usually a VPN connection. • Final Thoughts... • Buy what you need... Many people buy a $5000 server when all they need is a Dell bargain bin system.

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