| Server type
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Purpose
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| Database server
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It is a server that provides database services to other computer programs in client–server model.
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| Fax server
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It is a system installed to a computer in a local area network server which allows computer users send and receive fax messages.
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| File server
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It is a system attached to a network that provides storage of computer files can be accessed by the workstations.
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| Game server
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It is a computer enables computers / gaming devices to play multiplayer video games
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| Mail server
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A mail / e-mail server used deliver e-mails to client computers.
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| Virtual server
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It is a server that shares hardware and software resources with other operating systems (OS), versus dedicated servers to reduce cost for users.
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| Web server
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It is a computer used to stores web server software and website files and responds to users actions.
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| Application server
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It is a software framework that provides both facilities to create web applications and a server environment to run them.
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| Catalog server
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It provides a provision for users to search for information across a distributed network.
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| Communications server
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It is a system used for communication services for users on a network who need to transfer files / access information on systems / networks at remote locations over telecommunication links.
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| Computing server
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It is a computer program / a device that provides functionality for other programs / devices / clients.
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| Media server
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It is a device used to store and shares media. |
| Print server
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It is a software application / network device / computer used to shares 1/ more printers over a network to give the print to users.
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| Sound server
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Its a software used to manage the access to audio devices to play sound.
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| Proxy server
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It is a intermediary between a client and a server, accepting incoming traffic from the client and sending it to the server.
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