networks and systems

• print server, manages print request by sending a document to an appropriate server
• file server, is to store and manage files so other systems on the network can access them
• application server allows users to access shared applications on the network like email software however certain applications like financial databases are restricted
• database server


  manages database software that users on the network can access and use it to manipulate data
• web server?


  web manages HTTPS from connected devices to display web pages on a web browser
• mail server?


  sends and receives emails using email protocols allowing email communication between other mail servers on other networks
• hypervisor server?


  allows a host machine to operate virtual machines as guest systems. This is called virtualisation
• server is a powerfull dedicated system on a network
• function of a server is to retrieve, store and share data