The document outlines an introductory activity focusing on the role and significance of servers in networks, aiming to help participants understand different server types and their functions. It includes instructions for reflecting on real-world applications of servers, the assessment criteria, and questions related to server operations. Additionally, it encourages creative thinking about server implementations in a business context.

1. INTRODUCTION
TO SERVER
Exploratory Activities

2. Primary Objective:
This activity will help you understand
the fundamental role of servers in
networks and their significance in real-
world applications.

3. Enabling Objectives:
• To understand the basic concept of
servers and their role in a network.
• To explore different types of servers
and their functions.
• To reflect on the importance of
servers in the ICT industry.

4. Submission:
• Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
• Submit your completed activity
by the end of the period.

5. Assessment:
• Understanding of Concepts:
40%
• Application of Knowledge: 30%
• Creative Thinking: 20%
• Clarity of Responses: 10%

6. Instructions:
I. Read and Reflect
• Read the following short
explanation about servers:

7. What is a Server?
A server is a computer or system that
provides resources, data, services, or
programs to other computers, known
as clients, over a network. Servers are
crucial in managing and supporting
the entire network's functionality.

8. Types of Servers
File Server: Stores and manages files so
that other computers on the network can
access them.
Web Server: Hosts websites and delivers
web pages to users' browsers.
Database Server: Provides database
services to other computers or programs.

9. Types of Servers
Mail Server: Manages and stores
email messages and handles
sending and receiving emails.
Print Server: Manages printers and
print jobs for network users.

10. Types of Servers
Servers can be physical machines or
virtual instances running on
physical hardware. They play a
central role in network operations,
ensuring that data and resources
are available and secure.

11. Instructions:
II. Answer the Questions
Based on your reading, answer the
following questions:

12. II. Answer the Questions
1. What is the primary role of a server in
a network?
2. Name two types of servers and
describe their functions.
3. Why are servers important in the ICT
industry? Provide one example of a real-
world application.

13. III.Explore and Discuss
Think about a time when you used
an online service, such as browsing
a website or sending an email.
Reflect on the following questions:

14. III.Explore and Discuss
1. Which type of server was involved
when you visited a website? Explain
its role in that process.
2. If a school network has a file
server, how does it benefit students
and teachers?

15. III.Explore and Discuss
3. Imagine a scenario where a
company's mail server goes down.
What could be the impact on the
business?

16. IV. Creative Thinking
Servers are everywhere, from small
businesses to large corporations.
Imagine you are an IT professional
tasked with setting up a network
for a new company.

17. IV. Creative Thinking
1. What types of servers would you
recommend for the company, and why?
2. How would you explain the
importance of these servers to
someone with no technical
background?