Server OS

VS
Desktop OS
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Desktop OS
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What Is Desktop OS
Desktop OS control resources of local
computer and provide application services
to local computer users
Desktop OS are intended to run user
applications interactively.
Desktop OS can be used as server to
provide network services (e.g. file, printer)
but it is limited to a few users.
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Desktop OS
Microsoft Products
DOS, Win 1-2-3.x, Win 95/98/ME,
Win NT Workstation, Win 2000 Professional
Win Xp, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

Apple Products

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Server OS
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What Is Server OS
Any computer that provide resources to
others computer/devices is called server.
Thus a server can run Desktop OS or
Server OS.
OK .. Then what is differences between
Desktop OS & Server OS
Reliability (less OS crash)
Performance ( can provides thousand of users )
Scalability ( can run on multiple CPUs/ Computers )
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 Server OS are indented to provide useful

network services (e.g. File, printer, ) to
many users over the network with better
performance, more reliability and
scalability.

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Server Operating Systems

Microsoft Products
LAN Managers, Windows NT, Windows
Server 2000/ 2003/ 2008/ 2012

Novell Products
NetWare

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