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Servers

A server is a computer program or physical computer that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers known as clients over a network. Servers are used for web hosting, file sharing, email, and gaming. Servers have evolved from large, expensive mainframe computers used by large organizations to more affordable personal computers and now millions of servers used worldwide. Common types of servers include web servers, file servers, mail servers, database servers, and application servers.

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Servers

A server is a computer program or physical computer that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers known as clients over a network. Servers are used for web hosting, file sharing, email, and gaming. Servers have evolved from large, expensive mainframe computers used by large organizations to more affordable personal computers and now millions of servers used worldwide. Common types of servers include web servers, file servers, mail servers, database servers, and application servers.

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Introduction to servers
A server is a computer program or a physical computer (a server
machine) that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other
computers, known as clients, over a network. Servers are used in a wide
variety of applications, including web hosting, le sharing, email, and
gaming.
The rst servers were mainframe computers, which were large and
expensive machines that were only a ordable by large corporations and
government agencies. In the 1980s, personal computers (PCs) began to
become more powerful and a ordable, and they began to be used as
servers. In the 1990s, the Internet began to grow rapidly, and the
demand for servers increased. Today, there are millions of servers in use
around the world.
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Servers are typically classi ed by their function. Some of the most common types of servers include:
Web servers: Web servers deliver web pages to users.
File servers: File servers store les that can be shared by users on a network.
Mail servers: Mail servers send and receive email.
Database servers: Database servers store and manage data.
Application servers: Application servers run applications that are accessed by users on a network.
Servers are an essential part of modern computing. They provide the resources that allow users to access
information and services over a network.
Here are some of the bene ts of using servers:
Scalability: Servers can be scaled up or down to meet the needs of a growing or shrinking business.
Reliability: Servers are designed to be highly reliable and available 24/7.
Security: Servers can be con gured with a variety of security features to protect data and applications.
Cost-e ectiveness: Servers can be a cost-e ective way to provide resources and services to a large
number of users.
If you are looking for a reliable and scalable way to provide resources and services to your users, then a
server is a good option.
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