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EXPECTATION
After completing the lesson the learners should be able to:
1. enumerate the types of servers
2. compare the functions of server and clients
3. appreciate the role of server in the world.

PRE–TEST

Directions: Read each statement below carefully. Write T if the statement is correct
and F if not in the space provided before each number.

_______ 1. Server is a computer program that provides a service to

another computer programs and their users.
_______ 2. There are mainly four types of Server Hardware

_______ 3. A mail server is a computer system that sends and receives email using
standard email services.
_______ 4. Servers are named depending on what they serve.

_______ 5. Server checks authorization.

RECAP
Directions: Read each statement below carefully. Identify if the following statement is
CLIENT or SERVER. Write your answer in the space provided before each number.

_______ 1. Powerful expensive machine

_______ 2. Checks authorization.

_______ 3. Performs query/update processing and transmits responses to client.

_______ 4. Supports single-log in at a time.

_______ 5. Delivers high performance.

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LESSON

Types and Functions of a Server Introduction

A physical computer which runs a server programme is frequently refer to as a

SERVER. Servers perform various essential tasks and activities that is a very crucial
thing of any organization's IT infrastructure. The many complex processes that take place
during an activity, for example a security and authentication to billing and orders, the
purchase could not take place without several powerful servers handling the load hence
servers are very much important for any organization.

This lesson will broaden your understanding about the types and functions of a
server.

Illustration below shows an example of how server serves across the network:

Fig 1. http://www.functionx.com/networking/Lesson06.htm

Functions of Server vs Client

The main and important function of a server is to listen in on a port for incoming
network requests, and a good demonstration of this is the interaction between a Web
server and browser. For a user the process is instantaneous, but when he clicks a link
while surfing on the Web, several things are taking place behind the scenes like the
request for the Web page is transmitted to the corresponding web server, and the server
fetches and assembles the Web page and retransmits it using a protocol like HTTP,
and, the user's browser receives the data, converts it, and displays the page.
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FUNCTIONS OF A SERVER AND ITS CLIENTS

SERVER CLIENTS

Fig 2. www.freeiconspng.com Fig 3 https://www.parallels.com

Checks authorization Managing the user interface

Ensures that integrity constraints are not Accepts and checks the syntax of user
violated inputs

Performs query / update processing and Processes application logic

transmit processing to client

Accepts and processes database requests Generates database request and

from client transmits to server

Maintains systems catalog Passes response back to server

Provide concurrent database access and

recovery control.

Source: e-tesda.gov.ph

TYPES OF SERVERS
There are mainly three (3) types of Server Hardware:

1. Tower Server - It is a computer intended for use as a server

that built in an upright cabinet that stands alone. The cabinet is
called a tower which is similar in size and shape to the cabinet for a
towerstyle personal computer.

Fig 4. Dell.com

2. Rack Server - A rack server, is a rack-mounted server and a computer dedicated

server to use as a server and designed to be installed in a framework called a rack. The
rack contains multiple mounting slots, each designed to hold a hardware unit secured
in place with screws.

Fig 5. https://www.cisco.com
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3. Blade Server - Blade server is a server architecture

that houses multiple server modules in a single chassis. It
is widely used to improve system management and either
self-standing or rack mounted, the chassis provides the
power supply, and each blade has its own CPU, RAM and
storage. Fig.6. https://www.openpr.com

Software Server includes:

1. Proxy server- It is a server that is called a computer, acts as an intermediary

between the user's computer and the Internet and allows client computers to make
indirect network connections to other network services.

2. Mail server - A mail server is a computer system that sends and receives email using
standard email services protocols like the SMTP protocol that sends messages and
handles outgoing mail requests.

3. DNS name -It is a program that uses HTTP to serve the files that form Web pages to
users, in response to their requests. Dedicated computers and appliances are may be
called as Web servers.

4. Application server -This type of server is acts as a set of components accessible to

the software developer through a standard API defined for the platform itself. These
are usually performed in the same running environment as their web server(s), and
their main work is to support the construction of dynamic pages.

5. Active Directory Server -Active Directory (AD) is consists of several services that run
on Windows Server to manage permissions and access to networked resources. AD
stores data as objects and it is a single element, such as a user, group, application
or device, such as a printer. These objects are normally defined as either resources
like printers or computers or security principals such as users or groups.

6. DHCP SERVER - Here DHCP stands for a dynamic host configuration protocol.
Which is a network protocol used on IP networks where it is automatically assigns an
IP address and other information to each host on the network hence it can
communicate efficiently with other endpoints.

7. DNS SERVER - DNS stands for Domain Name System. It is the Internet's system for
converting alphabetic names into numeric IP addresses for example, when a URL is
typed into a browser, DNS servers return the IP address of the Web server associated
with that name.

8. Terminal Server - A terminal server is a network device that enables connections to

multiple client server network systems and connect to a LAN network. Microsoft
introduced this concept by releasing terminal services as a part of the Windows
Server OS.

9. Print Server - It is also called as printer server, which is a device that connects
printers to client computers over a network. Print server accepts print jobs from the
computers and sends the jobs to the appropriate printers.
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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1. SERVES ME RIGHT!

Direction: Read each statement on the right. Name the appropriate server for each
statement. Write your answer in the activity sheet.

1. I need a metal framework with multiple mounting slots to hold my hardwares.

Answer: ______________________________

2. I need to house my multiple server modules into one single chasis. Answer:
_____________________________

3. I need a server that built in an upright cabinet that stands alone. Answer:
______________________________

4. I need a server where it automatically assigns an IP address and other

information to each host on my network.
Answer: _____________________________
5. I need a server that can accept print jobs from the computers and send the jobs
to the appropriate printers.
Answer: ____________________________

WRAP–UP
The main and important function of a server is to listen in on a port for
incoming network requests, and a good demonstration of this is the
interaction between a Web server and browser.
There are three (3) types of Server Hardwares depending on their uses:
Tower, Rack and Blade Servers. Hardware Servers cannot be completed without
Software Servers that serve as communicators.
Technically, server do not include software. But without software server is
a dead piece. What is the use of server (Just a hardware alone), there is no use. We
need to have software also to use it. To put it in another word, Think of your laptop, if
there is no software, how will you use your laptop ? Similar way, without software, We
can not use servers.
Servers offer high reliability and dependability features that are just not
available on desktop PCs. It has proven performance advantages than PCs. And
ultimately, it help improve productivity and reduce operating expenses.
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VALUING

Direction : List down at least 5 important roles of a server in business, education,

governance and communications.

1
2.
3.
4.
5.

POST TEST
Multiple choice

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is a computer intended for use as a server that built in an upright cabinet that
stands alone.
A. Blade Server C. DNS
B. Tower Server D. Rack Server
2. Any process where it is automatically assigns an IP address and other
information to each host on the network hence it can communicate efficiently
with other endpoints.
A. Active Directory C. Mail Server
B. Terminal Server D. DHCP Server
3. It is the Internet's system for converting alphabetic names into numeric IP
addresses.
A. DNS Server C. Open-Source Server
B. Blade Server D. Telnet Server
4. Acts as an intermediary between the user's computer and the Internet.
A. Print server C. Proxy Server
B. Terminal Server D. FTP server
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5. The following are SERVER HARDWARES, EXCEPT A. Tower Server

C. Blade Server
B. Print Server D. Rack Server