Introduction To Server OS

Introduction to Server
Operating System
Networking 2
Objectives
• To learn about Server OS
• Different Types of Server OS & Their Features
• Things to consider when choosing a Server OS
• Knowing about Leading Server OS Vendors
• Linux distribution for client server

What is Server Operating System?
• A server operating system, also called a server OS, is an operating system specifically
designed to run on servers, which are specialized computers that operate within a
client/server architecture to serve the requests of client computers on the network.
Why is it necessary!
• Basically what Server OS does is - it provides an interface between the user and the system or
application which can be graphical ( Windows Server) or Terminal/Command Line based on
the OS you are using.
• To help manage, store, send and process data large number of documents and their files . to,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 356 days a year.
• Flexible networking capabilities , Tight system security, Transparent data transfer between

different devices. Automation capabilities .
• Advanced backup facilities to permit regular and frequent online backups of critical data.
• Reconfigure and update both hardware and software to some extent.

Things to look for in a server OS
• Administration - what tools are available and how easy are they to use.
• Security : perhaps the most important feature, and the hardest to judge and get right .
• Stability - what is the downtime.
• Features - does it have the specific services you want built in (for instance, or an FTP server for
remote file access)
• Performance - is the server OS, and the hardware platform it runs on, fast enough for your needs?
• Hardware requirements - whether the server OS can run on Intel or AMD hardware, or whether it
requires a proprietary platform
• Scalability - how many clients can reasonably access this system
• Third-party applications - what products are available for the platforms.

5 Best Server Operating System
Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and its use may depend on your level of technical
competence
1. Windows Server : (2000 , 2003 R2 , Small Business Server 2008 ) : It
can be used as small business servers. Familiar interface; wide support ,
mass of third party development for the platform, reasonable price tag ,
File Support, Maintenance & Installation.
2. Linux: (Red Hat) : Software packages and licensing/support models.
Prices range considerably, as well, from free to a couple thousand dollars.
3.FreeBSD
- It's derived from BSD, a version of Unix . ideal for high performance
network applications as well as being easy to use. longest uptime , no
crashes , no real licensing issues . large range of products .
4. Mac OS X Server
- Mac OS X shares origins with FreeBSD, and has many of the same
features and stability. The interface is very Macintosh, and you need to
buy Apple hardware to use it.. Unlimited user license.
5. Solaris
- The Open Solaris operating system is a free, open source release that
offers a range of support options for businesses. Mostly used for small-
and midsize-business .
Top 4 Linux distribution for client-server and
distributed environment.
1. Ubuntu Server : Ubuntu Server is a serious server operating system for
small businesses that have a good system and network administrator ,
open source & easy graphical interface as well.
2. Red Hat : While Red Hat started out as the "little Linux company," its
Enterprise server operating system is now a major force in the quest for
data center rackspace. The large companies throughout the world, Red
Hat's innovations and non-stop support.
Example Interface for Ubuntu Servers
For client and Server OS
3. CentOS : If you operate a website
through a web hosting company, there's a
very good chance your web server is
powered by CentOS Linux.
4. Debian - Debian is the mother of
Ubuntu and is used by those who don’t
need any commercial support. Since Debian
is known for being the most stable
distribution around
Applications
File and printer sharing : File sharing involves setting up a common
storage point for a company's documents - a network drive.
Application services (including databases) : ability to run the

applications you need is obviously crucial. Special application for
business.
E-mail, groupware and messaging : A central e-mail server allows you

to forward and receive e-mails to and from your business.
Terminal services : Allow a client to run a productivity application on a

server, while seeing the visual results of the application on their screen 
Caching : Speeding up network access (usually Internet access) by storing

previously downloaded files in a cache
Leading Server OS vendors
Microsoft : Microsoft came up with the only non-Linux hypervisor, Hyper-V, to compete
in a tight server virtualization market that VMware currently dominates. Not easily
outdone in the data center space, Microsoft offers attractive licensing for its Hyper-V
product and the operating systems that live on it.
Citrix : was once the lone wolf of application virtualization, but now it also owns the
world's most-used cloud vendor software: Xen
Red Hat : For the past 15 years, everyone has recognized Red Hat as an industry leader
and open source champion. Hailed as the most successful open source company.
Oracle : If Oracle's world domination of the enterprise database server market doesn't
impress you, its acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Additionally, Oracle owns an operating
system (Sun Solaris), multiple virtualization software solutions
Conclusion…
If you're running a small business and have more
than two or three PCs in the office, 5 employees
and a lot’s of data which needs to be stored and
backed up everyday it's time to start looking at
setting up a server with best server OS possible.

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Introduction to Server

• Different Types of Server OS & Their Features

• Things to consider when choosing a Server OS

• Knowing about Leading Server OS Vendors

• Linux distribution for client server

• Flexible networking capabilities , Tight system security, Transparent data transfer between

• Advanced backup facilities to permit regular and frequent online backups of critical data.

• Reconfigure and update both hardware and software to some extent.

• Stability - what is the downtime.

• Scalability - how many clients can reasonably access this system

• Third-party applications - what products are available for the platforms.

Application services (including databases) : ability to run the

E-mail, groupware and messaging : A central e-mail server allows you

Terminal services : Allow a client to run a productivity application on a

Caching : Speeding up network access (usually Internet access) by storing

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