Way back in the first chapter, you learned about the client-server architecture. In this chapter, we will have a review of the concepts and define what a server is and where the difference lies between a server and a PC.

In Chapter 1, you were familiarized with the client-server architecture. You basically learned that clients are those computers that make requests while servers are those computers that service these requests. You were familiarized with the client-server architecture through examples like gamers and gaming servers, ATMs and banking systems, and the like. From Chapters 2 through 8, you learned about the hardware of the computers on the client side of the architecture. In this Chapter, you will learn about the hardware of servers.

In This Chapter:

What is a Server

Servers are a type of specialized computers and you will learn more about that in this section. Also, you will know whether the hardware of a server is different from that of a personal computer.

Difference between Servers and PCs

Where does the difference lie between a server and a PC when it comes to hardware and functionality? Server brands will also be discussed in this section.