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Network Servers

Network servers operate through as system that communicates between computers and programs. This is called the client-server architecture. In this system, the client is the individual or program that is making requests and the server is the computer or program that is filling those requests, much like what happens in fine dining situations.

Network servers typically operate through the internet, but can also have dedicated lines for smaller installations. The speed of information traveling on a network depends on how fast the signal can travel down the line or wire, which is usually about the speed of light. It also depends on how much information can be transmitted at the same time, and how fast the computer can send and receive that information.

Network servers operate on many different program models, but the most popular are UNIX based and Linux is especially popular. The reason these programs have gained popularity over other ones is that they are open source which means that anyone can access and change the code, write applications and sell those applications freely. This encourages more applications and improvements to the operating system.

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