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File Servers

When a network is based on a central file server, networked computers can share resources such as printers, and users can store their files in a secure central location. The file server offers services to all users, but each workstation on the network does its own processing. For example, if a user wanted to use a spreadsheet she would run the spreadsheet on her own PC, but would be able to save her work in her home directory on the server, and use a shared network printer.

File servers usually manage:

  • user authentication through login names and passwords
  • assigning rights to users (e.g. which directories they have access to)
  • controlling print queues
  • sending files to users
  • virus scanning
  • internet access
  • allocation of IP addresses
  • logging user actions and errors
  • data backups

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