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Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals
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Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals

by Bekim Dauti
December 2017
Beginner
386 pages
9h 16m
English
Packt Publishing
Content preview from Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals

Understanding server hardware and software (5.1)

In general, computer hardware is any physical component regardless of the material that it is made of, such as metal, plastic, or wood. On the other hand, software is the instruction or program that tells hardware what to do. It is a virtual component which we have no physical contact with and is represented by the OS, programs, utilities, and any other type of software. When talking about the server's hardware and software, the computer definition of hardware and software applies to servers as well. However, as already explained, because servers provide network services, more powerful hardware is required. At the same time, the software is different too. For example, Windows Server 2016 is ...

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