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Severs what are they

A server is basically a service that allows clients (which is you) to be able to use programs within your computer.

Servers are run through specialized computers, which are, ironically, also called servers. In other words, a server serves the information needed to a computer that it is connected with, in order that you can access your programs, files, etc.

There are different types of servers that you may have running through your system.

One is a Print Server. This server works with the computer that the printers connected to. Therefore when you go to print something, it is all able to work.

Another server is a Web server, which you will have heard a lot more about than other servers. These are needed so you are able to visit Web sites whenever you wish.

When you type in a URL, that Web site has to send a request to the Web server so we can then view and browse through it.

Two more main types of servers are a File Server and an E-Mail Server.

The File Server is self-explanatory, it’s purpose is to store the files we save and then deliver them to us when we need them.

The E-Mail Server allows us to send an e-mail. It sends and receives the e-mails you write and receive daily.

You may have several servers running through your system helping you get your work done. 