Server Hardware ,Software and Architecture
Server Hardware ,Software and Architecture
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Date
2015-04-30
Authors
El Nahas, Abeer El Hadi El Zein
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UOFK
Abstract
A server is a very important element in the network. It is required to be up and
running 24 hours during the seven days of the week. A server must be working
and serving its users all the time. Server's software, hardware and applications
are sensitive and costly. There are many new technologies in the Information
Technology market. This study will specify the important keys to choose an
optimal server by selecting proper hardware, software and applications
specifications. Also, it will introduce the server high availability principles and how
to select a server with high availability.
The case study example is PetrodarDar Operating Company (PDOC). It
upgraded its web and mail systems with new servers. The study concentrates on
the determination and selection of specifications, installation and configurations
for the servers. The performance and availability of the new servers were
monitored and compared with the old ones.
Finally there are many guidelines; by which the optimal server can be selected
and the required availability can be achieved.
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Server,Hardware ,Software,Architecture