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The Meaning of Server in the IT World, Complete with Types and Functions

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Kapanlagi.com - There are a number of terms in the IT world that are quite popular. One of them discusses servers which are so closely related to computer network systems. However, do you know what the meaning of servers is?

Understanding every term in the IT world is certainly so important in this digital technology era. Like the meaning of servers which is quite familiar to hear. The word server is often used by computer or laptop users.

Although often heard, there are also many who do not understand the true meaning of servers. Where the meaning of servers is related to a system on a computer that functions to store data.

Well, to find out the explanation of the meaning of servers, the review below needs to be listened to. Moreover, not only discussing the meaning of servers, because servers also have types, uses, and how they work. Let's check it out directly as follows KLovers.

 

 

1. The Meaning of Server in the IT World

In the IT world, the meaning of server is related to a system in a computer. Where the definition of server can be said to be used to serve and provide resources for client computers. Yes, the meaning of server is a computer system that can accommodate certain data.

Where that meaning of server can manage, send, provide, receive data or information for client computers. So that client computers can give commands to the server to meet the needs of users on client computers.

In other words, the meaning of server can provide access rights and be responsible for all data, information, or commands needed by client computers. Meanwhile, the form of the server itself is in the form of a network. One server itself can be connected to several client computers. In general, that is the meaning of the server that you need to understand. In addition, if referring to the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), the meaning of the server can be said to be a peladen.

 

 

2. The Meaning of Server and Its Types

The meaning of server is a network on a computer that can be used to store certain data. The function of the server itself is also adjusted to its types, as there are several types of servers that are grouped based on certain functions and needs. That is why below is an explanation of the types of servers.

1. File Server

The meaning of server for the first type is a file server. A file server is a computer server network that provides several accesses for local disk storage. Where the client computer can access, store, or retrieve a number of files such as images, music, videos, and others that are stored on the server with calculations through workstations.

2. Proxy Server

The next type of server is a Proxy Server, which is used as a bridge between users and web servers. In other words, when users access the internet network, they will pass through the proxy before they can enter the web server.

3. Mail Server

The meaning of mail server is a computer network used to exchange information in the form of messages through electronic mail. There are two types of mail servers that can be used, namely incoming mail servers (IMAP, POP3) and outgoing mail servers. Later, users from client computers can exchange messages with other users, both in the form of messages and files.

4. Web Server

The meaning of a web server is a computer network that serves HTTP and HTTPS requests. The codes received by the web server will be sent back in the form of web pages. Proxy Server

The next type of server is a Proxy Server which is used as a bridge between users and web servers. In other words, when users access the internet, they will pass through the proxy before they can enter the web server.

3.Mail Server

Mail server means a computer network used to exchange information in the form of messages through electronic mail. There are two types of mail servers that can be used, namely incoming mail servers (IMAP, POP3) and outgoing mail servers. Later, users from client computers can exchange messages with other users, both in the form of messages and files.

4.Web Server

The meaning of a web server is a computer network that serves HTTP and HTTPS requests. The codes received by the web server will be sent back in the form of web pages. Well, the web page is sent by the web server in the form of HTML and CSS, then processed by the browser into a user-friendly web page.

5.Database Server

If the database server means data stored on the server computer. The database consists of a collection of tables that store certain data or information. Later, users can easily process data and prevent double data copies on the computer.

6.FTP Server

The meaning of this server is an abbreviation of the File Transfer Protocol. FTP is an internet protocol that can provide server data access on a network. Later, the way it works is done with ASCII code. However, this is known to be quite vulnerable because it does not go through encryption during the transmission or transfer process.

Those are some types of servers that you need to know. So it can be a reference to distinguish each type of server based on its function.

 

 

3. The Function or Purpose of a Server

After knowing the meaning of the server, you may wonder what the function or purpose of the server actually is? That is why below there are several points discussing the function of the server on a computer network.

- Serving client computer requests for data or information quickly and securely.

- Storing data or information that can be used by client computers.

- Providing a database to facilitate client computers in managing and storing it.

- Managing and determining which client computers are allowed to access server data.

- Preventing malware or other attacks on computers so that they have secure protection.

Those are some of the functions or purposes of the server. Very numerous and diverse, right KLovers?

 

 

4. Benefits of Servers in Daily Activities

Meanwhile, there are several benefits of servers that you can obtain to support your daily activities. Some of these server benefits are quite helpful for users to feel comfortable using computer devices. So, let's check out what the benefits of servers are in daily activities.

- Keeping your data on your computer secure.

- Tending to be more economical because you don't need to add memory again like RAM or hard disk.

- Data and file management on the computer is easier.

- Optimizing collaboration functions between teams in a company or organization.

 

 

5. Difference between Server Computers and Client Computers

From the above definition of a server, you may be confused with the definition of a client computer. That's why this point will also discuss what a client computer is. It's quite easy to distinguish between server computers and client computers.

Whereas if a server computer is to provide, store, send, receive commands from client computers. That's why the server can simultaneously access several client computers. Where the server's working method is through a network. Meanwhile, a client computer is a computer that is used by giving commands to the server computer. While its access can also be limited by the server computer.

That is an explanation of the meaning of servers in the IT world. Hopefully, it can help you understand the meaning of servers, types, and functions.

 

 

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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