Server Basic
What is a server?
A computer that provides services to other devices
What does a web server do?
Hosts websites
What should you check if a server is slow?
CPU usage, RAM, network traffic, storage space.
Name one type of server.
Web Server, File Server, etc.
Which server stores and manages emails?
Mail Servers
What is a DDoS attack?
An attack that floods a server with traffic to crash it.
What is a client-server model?
A system where clients request services from a server
How does a database server work?
Stores and processes database queries
How can you secure a server?
Use firewalls, strong passwords, encryption, and regular updates.
Difine the uptime
Uptime is the time a server is operational
Difference between DNS and DHCP servers?
DNS translates domain names to IPs; DHCP assigns IPs to devices.
Why would a server crash?
Overheating, software bugs, hardware failure, cyberattacks.
What is server virtualization?
Running multiple virtual servers on a single physical machine
Explain a proxy server’s role.
Acts as an intermediary between users and the internet for security and performance.
Explain server redundancy.
Having backup servers to take over in case of failure.