ALSO CALLED: File Servers DEFINITION: In the client/server model, a file server is a computer responsible for the central storage and management of data files so that other computers on the same network can access the files. A file server allows users to share information over a network without having
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WHITE PAPER: Posted: 13 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Hosting networked storage on Windows file servers has been a popular and effective approach to managing the growing demand for storage. The result: Windows file servers everywhere. This sprawl makes inexpensive systems expensive because of wasted capac...
BOOK: Posted: 01 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2006
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Effective file serving solutions are critical to ensuring that your files are easily available to those that need them. This ebook provides an overview of file serving in today's business environment along with an evaluation the different approaches.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 01 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
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In this white paper, you will learn how HP's approach to virtualization can dramatically decrease not only your server costs, but storage, software and IT operational costs as well.
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Posted: 14 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Mar 2007
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As file servers multiply, they become more difficult to manage. File virtualization appliances make it much easier to migrate files and recapture stranded storage capacity.
DATA SHEET: Posted: 28 Jun 2004 | Published: 01 Jun 2004
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Security Management Solution Pack combines Security Explorer and Active Administrator in a comprehensive solution for managing Active Directory and overall server security in Windows based environments.
DATA SHEET: Posted: 28 Jun 2004 | Published: 01 Jun 2004
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File Server Management Solution Pack combines Security Explorer and Enterprise Security Reporter in a comprehensive solution for documenting and managing permissions in Windows NT/2000/2003 server environments.
FILE SERVER SOFTWARE DEFINITION (continued): … to physically transfer files by floppy diskette or some other external storage device. Any computer can be configured to be a host and act as a file server. In its simplest form, a file server may be an ordinary PC that handles requests for files and sends them over the network. In a more sophisticated network, a file server might be a dedicated network-attached storage (NAS) device that also serves as a remote hard disk drive for … File Server Software definition sponsored by SearchNetworking.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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