The document discusses web servers, server hardware, and learning management systems (LMS). It defines a web server as software that dispatches web pages to browsers and runs on physical server hardware. The server hardware is a high-capacity computer connected to a network that runs an operating system and web server software. An LMS automates administration of training by registering users, tracking courses, recording learner data, and providing reports. It includes tools for authors, administrators, instructors, and learners.

1. The term web server has several meanings:
refers to a software that dispatches Web pages to browsers. physical machine on
which that software runs
The Web server creates connection between course authors and learners.
Course authors upload their course content to the server, which makes it available
to the learners through browsers.

2. Web server is part of a system of hardware and software that is necessary to offer e-learning.

4. Server hardware is a high-speed, high-capacity computer that is connected to the network.
• The server runs a server operating system and it's
dispersing files to people in the office, queuing up jobs
on a shared printer, routing e-mail messages.
• Web server runs above the server operating system.
• Dispatches Web pages an other related media in
response to requests from remote computers.
• LMS go atop of the Web server and must be compatible
with the Web server, server operating system, and
system hardware.

5. LMS (learning management system): Software that automates the
administration of training. The LMS registers users, tracks courses in a
catalog, records data from learners; and provides reports to
management.
LMS includes tools for course
authors, administrators, instructors, and learners. Course
authors develop courses by assembling content and organizing
it into lessons and other instructional units. They help
instructors conduct courses by making it easy for them to post
assignments, assign grades, route messages among
participants, and conduct online discussions with the class.
LMS simplifies routine administrative work such as recording test
scores, tracking activities, and reporting results. To student they offer a
consistent, convenient way to obtain materials, post assignments, and
interact with their instructor and classmates.

6. LMS helps you manage complexity. LMS handles
administrative tasks for e-learning:
• Course catalog
• Course delivery
• Student enrollment and tracking
• Assessment and quizzes
• Chat rooms
• Dropboxes
• Email

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