networking hosts Flashcards
(23 cards)
File and Print Servers
Store and manage files within a network; Enable users to access and share files and printers over a network
Web Servers
Host websites and serve web content (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to clients over the internet; Respond to HTTP requests from web browsers; Examples: Apache, IIS
mail Servers
Manage and store emails; Handle SMTP for sending, POP3 and IMAP for receiving/accessing emails; Microsoft Exchange is a business platform
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Servers
Control user access to resources; Track user activities and manage permissions
Remote Access Servers
Provide secure remote network access to users from external locations
Network Monitoring Servers
Monitor network performance and resource utilization; Detect failures and performance issues
Proxy Servers
Act as intermediaries between clients and servers; Provide caching, content filtering, and anonymity
Load Balancers
Distribute network traffic across multiple servers to improve availability and reliability
Unified Threat Management (UTM) Systems
Combine multiple security functions (firewall, antivirus, intrusion detection) into one device
Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, Embedded Systems, and Legacy Systems
Manage and control physical industrial processes; Legacy systems are older but still in use
Database Servers
Store and manage databases; Respond to queries; Use DBMS like MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server
Domain Controllers
Manage user accounts and security in Windows domain networks using Active Directory
Network Time Servers
Synchronize time across network devices using protocols like NTP (Network Time Protocol)
DNS Servers
Resolve domain names to IP addresses for easier internet navigation
Authentication Servers
Verify user credentials and manage authentication services; Examples: RADIUS, TACACS+
Backup Servers
Handle data backup and recovery within a network
Spam Gateway
Filters spam and malicious emails before they reach inboxes; Improves email security by scanning messages for unwanted content
Internet of Things (IoT) Devices
Devices connected to the internet that collect and exchange data; Examples: smart thermostats, wearables; Often communicate with servers for control and data processing
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Synchronizes clocks across network devices to ensure accurate timekeeping; Important for logging and security
Syslog
Standard protocol for sending logs and event messages to centralized servers; Helps with monitoring and troubleshooting
File Sharing
Allows users to access and share files over a network; Uses protocols like SMB and AFP
Domain Name System (DNS)
Resolves human-friendly domain names to IP addresses; Enables website navigation
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network; Simplifies network setup
