Server Fundamentals 101: Understanding Servers and How They Work
This program provides a comprehensive introduction to servers, covering their definition, components, functionality, and different types. Learn how servers serve data to clients, the hardware and software differences between servers and desktop computers, and the basic request-response model. Explore real-world server applications and best practices.
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What You'll Accomplish
- Define what a server is and its role in providing services to client computers.
- Describe the components of a server and its environmental requirements.
- Explain the request and response model of client-server communication.
- Differentiate between various types of servers and their specific functions.
- Distinguish the key differences between server computers and desktop computers.
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