Network hosts and server

lasred

Hi guys,
What exactly is a server? Is a network host the administrator of the network?
Thanks

paul78

lasred wrote: »

What exactly is a server?

Simplest explanation is that is a computer on a network. Usually used to provide some type of computing service such as to store files - I.e. file server.

The term server can also mean slightly different things depending on the context - more detail here - Server (computing) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

But in general when someone says server - they are referring to a computer. We'll avoid the differences between virtual and physical server until you get the hang of it

lasred wrote: »

Is a network host the administrator of the network?

Not quite - it's a computer connected to a network - more details here - Host (network) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

drkat

it serves a purpose on the network. File Access, Website, etc

rejaz

Servers are mainly implemented in a Distributed networking model (Domain), meaning all the accounts, files and security is all managed centrally rather than it all be managed independently on each system which is a peer to peer model (Workgroups),

Servers can also be used for File servers,Web servers and Email Servers (Mainly Microsoft Exchange).

sys_teck

hi lasred:
the definition of a Server is device (a computer) that is at service. Yes, server is and can be a host. However Workstation can be a host as well.
Dude, I agree with other folks, before you jump to CCNA you need some very basic like A+ and/or Network+.
Servers type:
Web server
application Server
e-mail server
print Server
Fax server.
Database server

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