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CHAPTER 9Networked Host Services : Core 1 Objective 2.4: Summarize services provided by networked hosts.

Network hosts do much more than share files and printers. Depending upon the size and scope of the network, many different physical servers and server appliances are keeping the network functioning and safe and enabling it to manage complex industrial processes and work with the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT). In this chapter, you will learn what you need to master Core 1, Objective 2.4, including the following:

• Server roles
• Internet appliances
• Legacy/embedded systems
• Internet of Things devices

SERVER ROLES

Many different types of servers are used to manage network activities. While some of these may have the familiar tower ...