Monday, July 7, 2008

Types of Server

Application Server:-Sometimes referred to as a type of middleware, application servers occupy a large chunk of computing territory between database servers and the end user, and they often connect the two.
Audio/Video servers:-It bring multimedia capabilities to Web sites by enabling them to broadcast streaming multimedia content.
Chatservers :-It enable a large number of users to exchange information in an environment similar to Internet newsgroups that offer real-time discussion capabilities.
Fax server:-It is an ideal solution for organizations looking to reduce incoming and outgoing telephone resources but that need to fax actual documents.
One of the oldest of the Internet services, File Transfer Protocol makes it possible to move one or more files securely between computers while providing file security and organization as well as transfer control.
Proxy Servers:-Proxy servers sit between a client program (typically a Web browser) and an external server (typically another server on the Web) to filter requests, improve performance, and share connections.
Telnet server :-It enables users to log on to a host computer and perform tasks as if they're working on the remote computer itself.

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