SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

AISM326
(Information Systems Operations and Maintenance)

LAB EXERCISE

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Evolution of Windows Server

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I. OBJECTIVES:
 At the end of the experiment students must be able to:

 Identify the different Windows Server Operating System.

 Differentiate the different Windows Server Operating System

II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Windows Server is a brand name for a group of server operating systems released by
Microsoft. It includes all Windows operating systems branded "Windows Server", but not
any other Microsoft product.

A series of server operating systems developed by Microsoft Corporation. Windows servers

are more powerful versions of their desktop operating system counterparts and are designed
to more efficiently handle corporate networking, Internet/intranet hosting, databases,
enterprise-scale messaging and similar functions.

III.LABORATORY ACTIVITY:

Required Resources
 Computer with Internet access for research
 Presentation computer with PowerPoint or other presentation software installed
 Video projector and screen for demonstrations and presentations

A. Research on different versions of Windows Server Operating System. Fill in the form below
based on your findings.

List some Windows Server Operating System

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B. Research the logo of each version of server Operating System

IV. QUESTION AND ANSWER:

1. What is the main purpose of having a server Operating System? What is/are the difference of
this “Servers” to “Workstations” Operating System?

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2. What are the things we need to consider in choosing the version of Operating System for our
Server? Why?

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