8 Core Servers

8 Core Servers Every IT Pro Should Know

🌐 Web Server → Delivers websites and APIs over HTTP/HTTPS, supports SSL/TLS for secure communication.

📧 Email Server → Handles the sending, receiving, filtering, and archiving of email across secure protocols.

🗃️ Database Server → Manages structured datasets, processes queries using SQL, ensures consistency and access control.

🌍 DNS Server → Resolves human-readable domain names into IP addresses, enabling seamless internet navigation.

📁 File Server → Centralizes data storage with permission management, versioning, and backup capabilities.

📤 FTP Server → Enables file uploads/downloads via FTP/SFTP, supporting authentication and encryption.

🛡️ Web Proxy Server → Acts as a middle layer to filter traffic, cache content, and enhance speed and security.

📡 DHCP Server → Automatically assigns IPs, subnet masks, gateways, and DNS settings to network devices.