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3. Cloud server and physical server
Advantages of physical servers:
Disadvantages of physical servers:
foreword
This article will explain to you what a server is, a cloud server and a server, and what it does.
1. What is a server?
Server (Server) is a kind of computer , which refers to a dedicated computer that provides certain services for clients (such as PCs, smart phones, ATMs and other terminals or even large equipment such as train systems) in a network environment. Run faster, load more, and cost more . The server has high-speed CPU computing capability, long-term reliable operation, powerful I/O external data throughput and better scalability.
The picture above is a picture of the server. It does not have a monitor , and it is placed directly next to each other in a cabinet. The servers are controlled through remote management . This is done to save the cost and space of the computer room.
2. The role of the server
1. Improve access speed
The user's data is stored in the hard disk of the server. If the user accesses the same data again next time, it will be read directly from the hard disk of the server. Therefore, the server acts as a cache. When a popular site has many customers visiting, the server 's The advantages are more obvious.
2. Improve security
Whether it is chatting or searching for information, after entering the website, the website can only know that you are from a proxy server, but not your real IP address, which improves the security of users.
3. Cloud server and physical server
With the continuous development of cloud services, I believe everyone is familiar with Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Huawei Cloud, etc., but should we use cloud servers or physical servers?
1. Cloud server
Cloud server is a computing service that is simple, efficient, safe and reliable, and has scalable processing capabilities . Its management method is simpler and more efficient than physical servers.
Advantages of cloud servers:
① Cheap price
Compared with purchasing physical servers, the price of cloud services is obviously lower, which provides great convenience for the popularization of small and medium-sized websites .
②Improve the efficiency of website construction
It takes a long time to purchase the server by yourself to install the operating system and application software, etc., but it usually only takes a few minutes to open a rented cloud server.
2. Physical server
A physical server is actually a high-performance computer that provides professional services to users on the network .
Advantages of physical servers:
①With remote operation authority
② High stability, fast speed, suitable for large websites
Disadvantages of physical servers:
①The price is more expensive
②Management requires professional skills
③It is inconvenient to upgrade and expand