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