Some Differences Between Computer Servers & Workstations
Set Up
Computer servers come prebuilt with enough memory to support anywhere from two to several hundred workstations and a hard drive large enough to store applications that are large enough to support the same. Workstations come with enough memory and hard drive space to support just that one workstation.
Applications
One computer server will store internet capability, databases and intranet hosting that the other workstations will retrieve information from. One computer workstation houses a portion of the application found on the server enough to manipulate smaller projects.
Uses
Servers support banking, education, governmental and private home networking structures. Workstations manipulate the information or data found in those structures.
Operating Systems
Servers can run off a Windows, Linux or UNIX based operating systems. Workstations typically run off the same operating system the server does.
Access
Only network administrators, system administrators, or other system security personnel are allowed access to business servers. Workstation access is granted on an individual bases by network administrators.
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