WAD-LO1-Servers

Give the purpose of each of the identified server :-

The purpose of Application server is to install, operate and host applications and associated services for end users. application server also can reducing the size and complexity of the client programs. for the need to cache and control the data flow for better performance.

The purpose of Proxy Server is a special type of network node that alters packets that pass through it, masking their IP addresses and making it seem that the packets originated at the proxy system.

The purpose of Blade Server is a compact device containing a computer used to manage and distribute data in a collection of computers and systems. called a network. its role is to act as a conduit between computers, programs, applications and systems.

The purpose of Mail Server is to stores incoming mail for distribution to local users and sends out outgoing messages. 

The purpose of Virtual Server are terms used to refer to method of server hosting, which reply on the use of virtual machines to enable certain operations to work in accordance to the system it has been set up for. also to shares hardware and software resources with other operating system (OS) to creating and managing daily backup. 

The purpose of  File Server is to share information over a network without having to physically transfer files by floppy diskette or some other external storage device.

The purpose of Policy Server is to outline practices for administering servers that will ensure an acceptable risk posture against real world threats. the sim is to defend servers against cyber security threats in a practical and pragmatic manner.

The purpose of Web server is a program that uses HTTP( Hypertext Transfer  Protocol) to serve the files that from Web pages to users, in response to their requests,also used to store web site files and broadcast them over the internet.