System Administration: How to Setup a Server for a Small Business

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms and concepts involved in setting up and securing a small business server from System Administration Lesson 2.

Server

A hardware component or software application that grants other computers connected to a single network access to data, software, services, or storage.

Clients

Computers connected to a single network that rely on a server to access shared resources and relieve some of their workload.

File Server

A computer responsible for storing and managing data files so that other computers on the same network can share information without physically transferring files.

Web Server

A server that stores and delivers files to web browsers to make a website accessible, while processing files for emails and storage using SMTP and FTP.

SMTP

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol; used by web servers to process files for emails.

FTP

File Transfer Protocol; used by web servers to process files for data storage and transfers.

Server Operating System

A durable, specialized operating system built to accommodate multiple users simultaneously, such as Windows Server Essentials, Linux Ubuntu Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or CentOS.

Domain Controller

A server configured to authenticate user credentials and connect all network machines into a single centralized environment.

Server Room Environment

A windowless room equipped with continuous cooling systems, backup power, and physical access to the front, back, and sides of the server hardware.

Lateral Infiltration

A security vector where internal network servers without direct Internet connections (such as database servers) are compromised through internal network access.

SaaS App Hosting

A server implementation used to run business applications like customer relationship management, invoice management, employee management, or collaboration software.