Title: Servers
Course: 2016FA-MCO-110-401 > Section: Module 8: IT Infrastructure

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Servers by definition are non-client computers which perform activities necessary for the continued functionality of a group of networked client computers/devices. In terms of network functionality, these servers usually perform network and file security functions. For example, the accounting department within your organization may require access to employee compensation information while the service desk department does not. This access is governed by permissions assigned within the network server.   Servers can also help to maintain security of a given network by ensuring all client devices are utilizing the correct level of anti-virus software, ensuring that all client access adheres to a specific security schema (password strength), and performing centralized backups of pertinent data to reduce any loss caused by client device failure.

Objectives met:
- C8
- 8.7