Server Definition and Purpose
Hardware characteristics of a server.
- Server computer is more powerful than workstations (some workstations are very powerful such as high-end gaming PCs)
- Processor: multiple processors (each one also has more cores), very expensive.
- RAM: can be Terabytes in size as they serve many connections at the same time,
- Storage : Terabytes or Petabytes
- Network Interface Cards (NIC): is going to be wired not wireless
- Form Factor : Rack unit or Tower case.
- Servers are expensive because they have more resources included.
- They’re often without a keyboard or a mouse and can be remotely accessed.
- have a higher Service Level Agreement or SLA to guarantee they are up and running most of the time.
What is the main purpose and use of a server?
