COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING 3

Topic: INTRODUCTION TO SERVER (Module 5 – Quarter 1)/ First Semester

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Servers act as data processors for professional and private use. Whether you work in an IT position or manage social media
for a marketing firm, it's important to understand how servers’ function so you can access data through network applications.
Once you know the basic workings of a server, you can utilize its processing capabilities through a local network or a virtual
cloud computing platform. In this article, we explain the types of servers and how they function.
By the end of the lesson, you are expected to;
1. Elaborate the concept of server computing;
2. Determine the typical types of servers; and
3. Explain the difference between server computer vs workstation (Client).

WHAT I KNOW

DIRECTION: Read the following statement and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which statement about “SERVER” is true?
a. Server is a physical software that provide services to all client computers connected to it.
b. Server is a physical hardware that provide internet to all client computers.
c. Server is a physical computer that provide services to all client computers connected to it.
d. Server is a physical computer that provide internet to single computers connected to it.
2. The internet is based on web servers that respond to requests from clients such as web browsers. Which type of server is
being describe?
a. Application Server c. Web Server
b. Communication Server d. Name Servers
3. What do you call to a server that look up addresses such as mapping a domain name to an IP.
a. Application Server c. Web Server
b. Communication Server d. Name Server
4. It is a type of server that provides clients with network connectivity and other communications such as voice.
a. Application Server c. Web Server
b. Communication Server d. Name Server
5. It is a type of server that implements functionality for other software by offering an API.
a. File Server c. Directory Service
b. API d. Game Server
6. What type of server that implements games or services for a game such as social elements of gameplay.
a. File Server c. Directory Service
b. API d. Game Server
7. It is a server that loop up resources on a network such as users, groups and devices.
a. File Server c. Directory Service
b. API d. Game Server
8. Complete the statement, “File server provides access to __________.
a. Internet c. Software
b. Hardware d. Files
9. Server are designed and manufactured for operation in how much long period of time?
a. Once a week operation c. Twice a week operation
b. 24 X 5 operation d. 24 X 7 operation
10. It is a personal computer that is used for high end applications such as graphic design, video editing, CAD, 3-D Design, or
other CPU and RAM intensive programs.
a. Server c. Computer

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 b. Workstation d. PC

WHAT’S IN

What is a server?

A server is a computer or system that provides resources, data,

services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a
network. In theory, whenever computers share resources with client
machines, they are considered servers. There are many types of
servers, including web servers, mail servers, and virtual servers.

An individual system can provide resources and use them from another
system at the same time. This means that a device could be both a
server and a client at the same time.

Some of the first servers were mainframe computers or minicomputers.

Minicomputers were much smaller than mainframe computers, hence
the name. However, as technology progressed, they ended up
becoming much larger than desktop computers, which made the term
microcomputer somewhat farcical.

Initially, such servers were connected to clients known as terminals that did not do any actual computing. These terminals,
referred to as dumb terminals, existed simply to accept input via a keyboard or card reader and to return the results of any
computations to a display screen or printer. The actual computing was done on the server.

Later, servers were often single, powerful computers connected over a network to a set of less-powerful client computers. This
network architecture is often
referred to as the client-server
model, in which both the client
computer and the server possess
computing power, but certain tasks
are delegated to servers. In previous
computing models, such as the
mainframe-terminal model, the
mainframe did act as a server even
though it wasn’t referred to by that
name.

As technology has evolved, the

definition of a server has evolved with it. These days, a server may be nothing more than software running on one or more
physical computing devices. Such servers are often referred to as virtual servers. Originally, virtual servers were used to
increase the number of server functions a single hardware server could do. Today, virtual servers are often run by a third-party
on hardware across the Internet in an arrangement called cloud computing.

A server may be designed to do a single task, such as a mail server, which accepts and stores email and then provides it to a
requesting client. Servers may also perform several tasks, such as a file and print server, which both stores files and accepts
print jobs from clients and then sends them on to a network-attached printer.

Types of servers
The following is a list of all the main types of servers:
1. Web server
An open-source web server is used for accessing the world wide web through public domain software. These servers connect
stored information from an internet website to your own computer. Web servers store information for the internet that is
retrieved via "HTTP" code and sent to your web browser. This is one of the most widely used types of servers.

2. Proxy server

Proxy servers act as a bridge between a host server and a client server. A proxy sends data from a website to your computer IP
address after it passes through the proxy's server. This practice adds a layer of security since the information is requested then
transferred from the source to the proxy server and never directly from a client to another user. A proxy server can filter out
various harmful internet entities.

3. Virtual machine (VM)

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 As their name suggests, virtual machines store and connect data strictly through virtual space. To create a virtual machine, IT
teams use a hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine monitor (VMM), which is software that can run thousands of virtual
machines through only one piece of physical hardware. This method of server virtualization is widely used for data transfer and
storage because they are the most cost-effective type of server to run.

4. File transfer protocol (FTP) server

FTP servers are used to relocate files from one computer to another. Uploaded files move from your computer to the server
while downloaded files are extracted from the server onto your device. File transfer protocol also refers to the method of using
a server to connect one computer to another in order to share data safely.

5. Application server

These servers connect clients to software applications through virtual server connections. This allows users to bypass
downloading data to their own hardware in order to access applications. Application servers can effectively host large amounts
of application data to many users at once, making them ideal for businesses.

6. File server

A file server stores data files for multiple users. They allow for faster data retrieval and saving or writing files to a computer.
This is a basic type of server used commonly by organizations where lots of users need access to files that are more
conveniently and safely stored on a server than a personal computer.

7. Database server

Database servers function as large storage spaces that organizations use and access to run multiple programs to meet their
needs. A database server can run independently of any database architecture.

8. Mail server

A mail server stores and delivers mail for clients through email service platforms. Because mail servers are set up to continually
connect to a network, individual users can access their email without running any systems through their own devices.

9. Print server

A print server connects remotely to local computers to print through a network. These servers give businesses the ability to use
a single printer to serve an entire department. Some printers even come with their own built-in server ready to join a network
once they're installed in an office area.

10. Domain name system (DNS) server

These servers transform readable computer domain names into computer language IP addresses. The DNS server takes search
data from a user and finds the requested address to deliver to the client device.

11. Collaboration server

When work needs to be shared across multiple users, a collaboration server makes it easy to connect. These servers allow you
to share and store files, applications and other large amounts of data.

12. Gaming server

Large gaming networks use servers to connect users from around the world. These servers host multi-player online games.

13. Monitoring and management server

Monitoring and management servers function in several capacities. First, they record and track digital transactions and receive
user requests. Others simply monitor and don't actively participate in user operations. Monitoring servers are responsive to
network administrators who survey network health to check for threats or bugs in the system.

How do servers work?

Servers work in several ways to connect users to different data functions. They house large amounts of data for organizations
and make it accessible to users through internal networks or via the internet. They respond to user requests to retrieve
appropriate files from stored or interconnected data sources. They also work in tandem with an operating system to better listen
to and respond to user requests.

IT professionals can increase the functionality of a server by installing software that creates additional roles such a responding
to website requests from an internet browser. Servers can also act as safeguards to verify the identity of users before allowing
access to a network.

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 Server components
Physical servers are made up of the following parts:
 Motherboard: A motherboard connects all parts of a server. A motherboard's size dictates the amount of storage and the
number of hard drives that can connect to a server.

 Central Processing Unit (CPU): The CPU controls the overall functions of a server. It's the center for all processing
within a server device. CPUs are measured by processing speed.

 Memory: This part of a server dictates the amount of storage available. Memory needs to be compatible with the
motherboard.

 Hard drives: A hard drive stores both user and software data for a computer. It uses a controller card for optimum
processing functions. A server housing large amounts of data may need multiple hard drives.

 Network connection: A server needs to connect to a network in order to function. A good network connection will ensure
a server is able to receive and respond to user requests. Many motherboards already contain a network adapter however, if
they don't, the server will need an external network connection installed.

 Power supply: Servers that provide data to large numbers of clients need a bigger power supply than a typical personal
computer. Most servers need a power supply of at least 300 watts.

What is server architecture?

Server architecture is the design of how a server functions. Server architecture refers to the layout of a server in its operational
capacity.

A server's architecture can be defined by:

 How it communicates with other devices

 The types of operating systems it uses
 Hardware and software components
 Storage and computing capabilities
 The security functions within its systems

WHAT’S MORE

DIRECTION: After reading all of the information about the Computer Network for the past two weeks, answer the following
statements.
1. What is the purpose of servers?
2. Do you believe that there are servers that are quite better than the other when it comes to functionality? Site an example.
3. How do you think is the set up of a workplace would be without servers? Justify your answer.

WHAT I CAN DO

DIRECTION: Create a Poster in relation to the CHS Qualification that emphasizes connection between server and client
computers. Follow the guidelines given below.

Guidelines:
1. Draw 1 server and 5 client computers
2. Create a connection on a Local Area Network type of connection of the server and client computers.
3. Drawings should be appropriate on what computer parts is being drawn.
4. Write at the Upper Center of the Poster what type of server is being used in the connection.

Rubrics:

Originality - 10
Organization - 10
Visual Impact - 10
TOTAL - 30 points

ASSESSMENT
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 DIRECTION: Arrange the following jumbled letters to come up with the Typical Type of Server.
JUMBLED LETTERS CORRECT ANSWER
1. B E W V E R R E S ___ ______
2. P A P L I A C T O N I R V E E R S ___________ ______
3. O M C I U N I C M T A O N V S E E R R _____________ ______
4. I R E D T R O C Y V E E R R S _________ ______
5. M A E N S E E R V R ____ ______
6. I P A ___
7. I L F A E E R V R S ____ ______
8. A M E G R E E V R S ____ ______
9. O X P X R R E E V S R _____ ______
10. A I E D M S E E V R R _____ ______

WHAT I CAN SHOW

Which category in 21st Century skills do you think the core of our topic falls in? (Communication, collaboration, creativity, critical
thinking, productivity, leadership and technology literacy). Explain why.

REFERENCES
PRINT OUTS:
CSS TLE G12 LEARNING MODULE 2nd QUARTER

LINKS:
https://www.cirris.com/learning-center/product-articles/software/119-
introduction-to-servers
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/types-of-
servers

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