multithreaded server application(An application that creates multiple threads within a single process to service multiple user requests at the same time)
client/server architecture(A model of computing whereby client applications running on a desktop or personal computer access information on remote servers or host computers. The client portion of the application is typically optimized for user interaction, whereas the server portion provides centralized, multiuser functionality)
Server Message Block(A file-sharing protocol designed to allow networked computers to transparently access files that reside on remote systems over a variety of networks. The SMB protocol defines a series of commands that pass information between computers. SMB uses four message types: session control, file, printer, and message)
server authentication certificate(In AD FS, a certificate that AD FS-enabled Web servers, federation servers, and federation server proxies use to secure Web services traffic for communication among themselves as well as with Web clients)
server licensor certificate(The certificate that establishes the credentials of the RMS server, making it a valid certification and licensing service, and enabling it to run)
server certificate(A unique digital identification that forms the basis of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security features on a Web site. Server certificates are obtained from a trusted, third-party organization called a certification authority, and they provide a way for users to authenticate the identity of a Web site)
server licensor certificate(The certificate that establishes the credentials of the RMS server, making it a valid certification and licensing service, and enabling it to run)
SSL server certificate(A certificate that contains information that identifies the server, as well as information about the organization that issued the certificate)
server certificate(A unique digital identification that forms the basis of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security features on a Web site. Server certificates are obtained from a trusted, third-party organization called a certification authority, and they provide a way for users to authenticate the identity of a Web site)
single quorum device server cluster(A cluster configuration that has two or more nodes and that is configured so that every node is attached to one or more cluster storage device. The cluster configuration data is stored on a single cluster storage device. There are advantages and limitations for each cluster configuration (single node server cluster, single quorum device server cluster, and majority node set server cluster))
single node server cluster(A cluster configuration that has one node and that can be configured with or without external cluster storage devices. For a single node cluster without an external cluster storage device, the local disk is configured as the cluster storage device. There are advantages and limitations for each cluster configuration (single node server cluster, single quorum device server cluster, and majority node set server cluster))
CRM Mobile server components(Components that you use to register devices, perform the initial provisioning, and perform synchronization of data between the mobile device and the Microsoft CRM server for a variety of network configurations. Includes two tools for system administrators: CRM Mobile Customization and Mobile Deployment Manager)
client/server computing(A model of computing whereby client applications running on a desktop or personal computer access information on remote servers or host computers. The client portion of the application is typically optimized for user interaction, whereas the server portion provides centralized, multiuser functionality)
Remote Desktop Server Configuration(A Remote Desktop Services management snap-in that you can use to configure settings for new connections, modify the settings of existing connections, and delete connections. You can configure settings on a per-connection basis or for the server as a whole)
Remote Desktop Server Configuration(A Remote Desktop Services management snap-in that you can use to configure settings for new connections, modify the settings of existing connections, and delete connections. You can configure settings on a per-connection basis or for the server as a whole)
ASP.NET server control(" A server-side component that encapsulates user-interface and related functionality. An ASP.NET server control derives directly or indirectly from the System.Web.UI.Control class. The superset of ASP.NET server controls includes Web server controls, HTML server controls, and ASP.NET mobile controls. The page syntax for an ASP.NET server control includes a runat="server" attribute on the control's tag.")
validation server control(A server control, included with ASP.NET, that verifies user input. The input is checked as it comes from HTML server controls and Web server controls (for example, a Web page form) against programmer-defined requirements. Validation controls perform input checking in server code. If the user is working with a browser that supports DHTML, the validation controls can also perform validation using client script)
HTML server control(" An ASP.NET server control that belongs to the System.Web.UI.HtmlControls namespace. An HTML server control maps directly to an HTML element and is declared on an ASP.NET page as an HTML element marked by a runat="server" attribute, for example . In contrast to Web server controls, HTML server controls do not have an asp tag prefix. ")
Web server control(" An ASP.NET server control that belongs to the System.Web.UI.WebControls namespace. Web server controls are richer and more abstract than HTML server controls. A Web server control has an asp tag prefix on an ASP.NET page, such as .")
ASP.NET server control(" A server-side component that encapsulates user-interface and related functionality. An ASP.NET server control derives directly or indirectly from the System.Web.UI.Control class. The superset of ASP.NET server controls includes Web server controls, HTML server controls, and ASP.NET mobile controls. The page syntax for an ASP.NET server control includes a runat="server" attribute on the control's tag.")
validation server control(A server control, included with ASP.NET, that verifies user input. The input is checked as it comes from HTML server controls and Web server controls (for example, a Web page form) against programmer-defined requirements. Validation controls perform input checking in server code. If the user is working with a browser that supports DHTML, the validation controls can also perform validation using client script)
HTML server control(" An ASP.NET server control that belongs to the System.Web.UI.HtmlControls namespace. An HTML server control maps directly to an HTML element and is declared on an ASP.NET page as an HTML element marked by a runat="server" attribute, for example . In contrast to Web server controls, HTML server controls do not have an asp tag prefix. ")
Web server control(" An ASP.NET server control that belongs to the System.Web.UI.WebControls namespace. Web server controls are richer and more abstract than HTML server controls. A Web server control has an asp tag prefix on an ASP.NET page, such as .")
abstract server definition(The abstract type of an application server, which defines common characteristics of a class of logical application servers including the set of supported abstract endpoint definitions)
server-level principal(An account that is similar to the sa login in SQL Server. During the provisioning process, SQL Azure creates a login for you that is the server-level principal of your SQL Azure server. The SQL Azure server-level principal account has permission to manage all server-level and database-level security)
server error(A failure to complete a request for information through HTTP that results from an error at the server rather than an error by the client or the user. Server errors are indicated by HTTP status codes beginning with 5)
server error(A failure to complete a request for information through HTTP that results from an error at the server rather than an error by the client or the user. Server errors are indicated by HTTP status codes beginning with 5)
Remote Desktop Gateway server farm(A group of RD Gateway servers that have been configured to function correctly using a load balancing solution that is in place)
Remote Desktop Gateway server farm(A group of RD Gateway servers that have been configured to function correctly using a load balancing solution that is in place)
RD Session Host server farm(A group of computers, known as nodes or Remote Desktop Session Host servers, working together as a single system to ensure that mission-critical applications and resources remain available to clients. A failover cluster redirects an overloaded or failed resource to maintain system availability)
RSAT(A feature in Windows Server that enables remote management of Windows Server operating systems by allowing users to open and run management tools on a remote computer)
Remote Server Administration Tools(A feature in Windows Server that enables remote management of Windows Server operating systems by allowing users to open and run management tools on a remote computer)
Remote Server Administration Tools(A feature in Windows Server that enables remote management of Windows Server operating systems by allowing users to open and run management tools on a remote computer)
Server Filter By Form(A technique that uses a version of the current form or datasheet with empty fields in which you can type values you want the filtered records to contain. The data is filtered by the server before it's retrieved from the database)
Exchange Server Administrators role(One of four Exchange 2007 administrator roles. Members of this role have access to only local server Exchange configuration data, either in Active Directory or on the physical computer on which Active Directory is installed)
Client Access server role(A set of components and services that enable users to access their Exchange mailboxes through the application Outlook Web Access and the protocols Exchange ActiveSync, Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3), and Internet Message Access Protocol 4rev1 (IMAP4). The Client Access server role also includes Web services that are used by other Exchange 2007 server roles)
Application Server role(A role that consists of the services that provide users access to data and content. To run Microsoft Dynamics CRM, you must have at least one computer that is running the Application Server role)
Mailbox server role(An Exchange Server 2007 server role that provides e-mail storage and advanced scheduling services for Microsoft Office Outlook users. The Mailbox server role also includes public folders, which provide a foundation for workflow, document sharing, and other forms of collaboration)
Client Access server role(A set of components and services that enable users to access their Exchange mailboxes through the application Outlook Web Access and the protocols Exchange ActiveSync, Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3), and Internet Message Access Protocol 4rev1 (IMAP4). The Client Access server role also includes Web services that are used by other Exchange 2007 server roles)
Mailbox server role(An Exchange Server 2007 server role that provides e-mail storage and advanced scheduling services for Microsoft Office Outlook users. The Mailbox server role also includes public folders, which provide a foundation for workflow, document sharing, and other forms of collaboration)
Platform Server Role(A role that consists of the services that are used to process data. To run Microsoft Dynamics CRM, you must have at least one computer that is running the Platform Server role)
Hub Transport server role(An Exchange Server 2007 server role that provides routing within a single organizational network by using the Active Directory directory service site. Deployed inside the Active Directory forest, computers that have the Hub Transport server role installed handle all mail flow inside the organization, apply transport rules, apply journal rules, and deliver messages to recipients' mailboxes. Messages that are sent to the Internet are relayed by the Hub Transport server to the Edge Transport server role that is deployed in the perimeter network. Messages that are received from the Internet are processed by the Edge Transport server before they are relayed to the Hub Transport server. The Hub Transport server role stores all its configuration information in Active Directory. This information includes transport rules settings, journal rule settings, and connector configurations)
Edge Transport server role(An Exchange Server 2007 and 2010 server role that provides anti-spam and antivirus protection and applies messaging security policies to messages in transport between organizations by using a series of agents that act on messages as they are processed by the message transport components. This server role is deployed in the perimeter network outside the Active Directory directory service forest. Computers that have the Edge Transport server role installed handle all Internet-facing mail flow and provide Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) relay and smart host services for the Exchange organization)
Unified Messaging server role(A set of components and services that enable voice, fax, and e-mail messages to be stored in a user's single mailbox. Users can also access their Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 mailbox from a telephone or a computer)
Edge Transport server role(An Exchange Server 2007 and 2010 server role that provides anti-spam and antivirus protection and applies messaging security policies to messages in transport between organizations by using a series of agents that act on messages as they are processed by the message transport components. This server role is deployed in the perimeter network outside the Active Directory directory service forest. Computers that have the Edge Transport server role installed handle all Internet-facing mail flow and provide Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) relay and smart host services for the Exchange organization)
Hub Transport server role(An Exchange Server 2007 server role that provides routing within a single organizational network by using the Active Directory directory service site. Deployed inside the Active Directory forest, computers that have the Hub Transport server role installed handle all mail flow inside the organization, apply transport rules, apply journal rules, and deliver messages to recipients' mailboxes. Messages that are sent to the Internet are relayed by the Hub Transport server to the Edge Transport server role that is deployed in the perimeter network. Messages that are received from the Internet are processed by the Edge Transport server before they are relayed to the Hub Transport server. The Hub Transport server role stores all its configuration information in Active Directory. This information includes transport rules settings, journal rule settings, and connector configurations)
Unified Messaging server role(A set of components and services that enable voice, fax, and e-mail messages to be stored in a user's single mailbox. Users can also access their Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 mailbox from a telephone or a computer)
Application Server role(A role that consists of the services that provide users access to data and content. To run Microsoft Dynamics CRM, you must have at least one computer that is running the Application Server role)
Platform Server Role(A role that consists of the services that are used to process data. To run Microsoft Dynamics CRM, you must have at least one computer that is running the Platform Server role)
File Server Resource Manager(A suite of tools that allows administrators to understand, control, and manage the quantity and type of data stored on their servers)
Server Manager(A component of Microsoft CRM Deployment Manager that you can use to view your Microsoft CRM servers, server connection information, and enable or disable them as necessary. In Server Manager, you can also specify a Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services server)
Server Manager(An expanded Microsoft Management Console (MMC) component available in Windows Server that provides a single source for securely deploying and managing roles, role services, and features on a server; managing a server's identity and system information, including local user accounts; starting and stopping available services; and displaying server status, critical events, and issues with role configuration)
File Server Resource Manager(A suite of tools that allows administrators to understand, control, and manage the quantity and type of data stored on their servers)
Server Manager(An expanded Microsoft Management Console (MMC) component available in Windows Server that provides a single source for securely deploying and managing roles, role services, and features on a server; managing a server's identity and system information, including local user accounts; starting and stopping available services; and displaying server status, critical events, and issues with role configuration)
Server Manager(A component of Microsoft CRM Deployment Manager that you can use to view your Microsoft CRM servers, server connection information, and enable or disable them as necessary. In Server Manager, you can also specify a Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services server)
Server Operators group(A group whose members can manage all domain controllers in a single domain. This group does not exist on workstations, stand-alone servers, or member servers. Administrative tasks that can be performed by members of this group include logging on locally, creating and deleting network shared resources, starting and stopping services, backing up and restoring files, formatting the hard disk of the computer, and shutting down the computer)
Server Name Indication(The IIS feature that supports the SSL/TSL protocol extension and allows a virtual domain name, or a hostname, to be used to identify the network endpoint)
Server Name Indication(The IIS feature that supports the SSL/TSL protocol extension and allows a virtual domain name, or a hostname, to be used to identify the network endpoint)
client/server computing(A model of computing whereby client applications running on a desktop or personal computer access information on remote servers or host computers. The client portion of the application is typically optimized for user interaction, whereas the server portion provides centralized, multiuser functionality)
server-side image map(An image map that passes the coordinates of the mouse pointer to a CGI handler routine on the server. Server-side image maps require the Web server to compute the target URL of the hyperlink based on the mouse pointer coordinates)
license server discovery mode(A mode that is configured on the terminal server that determines which method to use to find ("discover") a Terminal Services license server in order to request Terminal Services client access licenses (TS CALs))
license server discovery mode(A mode that is configured on the terminal server that determines which method to use to find ("discover") a Terminal Services license server in order to request Terminal Services client access licenses (TS CALs))
Server Configuration node(In Exchange Server 2007, a node in the Console pane of the Exchange Management Console that enables administrators to view a list of all the servers in their Exchange organization and perform server role-specific tasks. The Server Configuration node contains the following sub-nodes: Mailbox, Client Access, Hub Transport, and Unified Messaging)
server locator point(A Configuration Manager site system that completes site assignment and can locate management points for Configuration Manager clients when clients cannot retrieve that information from Active Directory Domain Services or other mechanisms)
server locator point(A Configuration Manager site system that completes site assignment and can locate management points for Configuration Manager clients when clients cannot retrieve that information from Active Directory Domain Services or other mechanisms)
server process(A process that hosts Component Object Model (COM) components. A COM component can be loaded into a surrogate server process, either on the client computer (local) or on another computer (remote). It can also be loaded into a client application process (in process))
server process(A process that hosts Component Object Model (COM) components. A COM component can be loaded into a surrogate server process, either on the client computer (local) or on another computer (remote). It can also be loaded into a client application process (in process))
Server Virtualization Validation Program(A certification program for Microsoft vendors that enables them to validate various virtualization configurations so that Microsoft customers can receive technical support for Windows Server in virtualized environments)
federation server proxy(A computer that has been configured to host the Federation Service Proxy component of Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). Federation server proxies provide intermediary proxy services between an Internet client and a federation server that is located behind a firewall on the corporate network)
federation server proxy(A computer that has been configured to host the Federation Service Proxy component of Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). Federation server proxies provide intermediary proxy services between an Internet client and a federation server that is located behind a firewall on the corporate network)
account federation server proxy(The federation server proxy that is located in the perimeter network of the account partner organization. The account federation server proxy collects authentication credentials from a client that logs on over the Internet (or from the perimeter network) and passes those credentials to the account federation server)
account federation server proxy(The federation server proxy that is located in the perimeter network of the account partner organization. The account federation server proxy collects authentication credentials from a client that logs on over the Internet (or from the perimeter network) and passes those credentials to the account federation server)
resource federation server proxy(The federation server proxy that is located in the perimeter network of the resource partner organization. The resource federation server proxy performs account partner discovery for Internet clients, and it redirects incoming security tokens to the resource federation server)
resource federation server proxy(The federation server proxy that is located in the perimeter network of the resource partner organization. The resource federation server proxy performs account partner discovery for Internet clients, and it redirects incoming security tokens to the resource federation server)
Client Access server redirection(A process by which Outlook Web Access users who access an Internet-facing Client Access server that is in a different Active Directory site than the site that contains their mailbox can be redirected to the Client Access server that is in the same site as their Mailbox server if that Client Access server is Internet-facing)
server script(A script consisting of statements embedded in an .asp file (Active Server Page). The script is executed by the Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) server when the page is requested by the browser but before the content is sent to the browser)
remotely administered server(A server that you can administer by using a different computer. You typically access this type of server by using a network connection. A remotely administered server can have a local keyboard, mouse, or video card and monitor)
standalone server(A computer that runs Windows Server but does not participate in a domain. A standalone server has only its own database of end users, and it processes logon requests by itself. It does not share account information with any other computer and cannot provide access to domain accounts)
standalone server(A computer that runs Windows Server but does not participate in a domain. A standalone server has only its own database of end users, and it processes logon requests by itself. It does not share account information with any other computer and cannot provide access to domain accounts)
CRM Back End Server(A back-end server in CRM that runs the server roles, incl. Asynchronous Processing Service, Sandbox Service, and SharePoint Integration Service)
CRM Back End Server(A back-end server in CRM that runs the server roles, incl. Asynchronous Processing Service, Sandbox Service, and SharePoint Integration Service)
cache/proxy server(A server running Windows Media Services for which a cache/proxy plug-in has been enabled, allowing the server to provide cache and proxy support to another Windows Media server)
site database server(An Configuration Manager site system role assigned to the computer that hosts the Configuration Manager site database (a SQL Server database). The computer might or might not be the site server)
remotely administered server(A server that you can administer by using a different computer. You typically access this type of server by using a network connection. A remotely administered server can have a local keyboard, mouse, or video card and monitor)
Remote Desktop Session Host server(A server running the RD Session Host role service that hosts Windows-based programs or the full Windows desktop for Remote Desktop Services clients)
RD Session Host server(A server running the RD Session Host role service that hosts Windows-based programs or the full Windows desktop for Remote Desktop Services clients)
Archiving and CDR Server(A server that provides the ability to archive instant messages for specified users for two-party IM sessions as well as IM conferences with more than two parties, and adds the ability to archive call detail records for specified users for peer-to-peer sessions, conferences and Enterprise Voice calls)
file server(A file-storage device on a local area network that is accessible to users on the network. A file server not only stores files but manages them and maintains order as network users request files and make changes to them)
File Server for Macintosh(A service that allows users of Macintosh computers to store, access, and share files on servers running Services for Macintosh)
Remediation Server(A server used to update the computer state by providing software updates, new anti-virus (AV) signatures, additional intrusion detection signatures, and so on)
remediation server(A server that is used to update the computer state by providing software updates, new antivirus signatures, additional intrusion detection signatures, and so on)
site database server(An Configuration Manager site system role assigned to the computer that hosts the Configuration Manager site database (a SQL Server database). The computer might or might not be the site server)
library server(A server that makes shares available to store resources in the Virtual Machine Manager library. The library is managed centrally through the Library view of the Virtual Machine Manager Administrator Console. A Virtual Machine Manager agent installed on the library server provides metadata about the shares and resources to Virtual Machine Manager)
edge server(A server running Lync Server or Office Communications Server that resides in the perimeter network and routes traffic between the internal deployment and users who sign in from outside the firewall)
A/V Edge server(Enables internal users to share audio and video data with external users (that is, users who are not logged on to your internal network))
Access Edge Server(A service that runs on Lync Server that resides in the perimeter network and routes instant messaging (IM) and presence information from external users to internal users)
A/V Conferencing Edge Server(An Office Communications Server that resides in the perimeter network and provides a single trusted point through which media traffic can traverse NATs and firewalls)
cache/proxy server(A server running Windows Media Services for which a cache/proxy plug-in has been enabled, allowing the server to provide cache and proxy support to another Windows Media server)
clustered mailbox server(A mailbox server that is installed in a Windows failover cluster. A clustered mailbox server is used in both cluster continuous replication (CCR) and single copy cluster (SCC) configurations. A clustered mailbox server was called an Exchange Virtual Server in previous versions of Exchange Server)
clustered mailbox server(A mailbox server that is installed in a Windows failover cluster. A clustered mailbox server is used in both cluster continuous replication (CCR) and single copy cluster (SCC) configurations. A clustered mailbox server was called an Exchange Virtual Server in previous versions of Exchange Server)
component server(A server that runs Configuration Manager services. When you install all the site system roles except for the distribution point role, Configuration Manager automatically installs the component server)
Audio/Video Conferencing Server(A server running Lync Server or Office Communications Server that mixes and manages audio and video inputs from multiple sources for multiparty audio and video conferences)
Telephony Conferencing Server(A service that runs on an Office Communications Server Front End Server and that enables multiparty conferencing with PSTN callers connecting through an audio conferencing provider)
IM Conferencing Server(A service that runs on a Lync Server or Office Communications Server front-end server to mix and manage inputs from multiple clients in a multiparty instant messaging (IM) session)
IM Conferencing Server(A service that runs on a Lync Server or Office Communications Server front-end server to mix and manage inputs from multiple clients in a multiparty instant messaging (IM) session)
Audio/Video Conferencing Server(A server running Lync Server or Office Communications Server that mixes and manages audio and video inputs from multiple sources for multiparty audio and video conferences)
LAN emulation configuration server(A server that assigns individual local area network emulation (LANE) clients to particular emulated local area networks (ELANs) by directing them to the LAN emulation server (LES))
LAN emulation configuration server(A server that assigns individual local area network emulation (LANE) clients to particular emulated local area networks (ELANs) by directing them to the LAN emulation server (LES))
Excel Calculation Server(The core component of the Excel Server that includes the full Excel calculation functionality. It loads and saves Excel workbooks, queries and refreshes external data, calculates workbooks, and provides the calculated results to the caller)
Distributed Scan Server(A role service, under Print and Document Services, that provides the service which receives scanned documents from network scanners and routes them to the correct destinations. It also includes the Scan Management snap-in)
directory server(A computer that lists the names and e-mail addresses of people who are running NetMeeting and who are logged on to the server. This information is used to connect to their computers)
namespace server(A server that hosts a namespace. You can increase the availability of a domain-based namespace by specifying additional namespace servers to host the namespace)
fax server(A network server that receives incoming faxes and sends them directly to the intended recipient. A fax server can also accept outgoing faxes from the network and transmit them to their intended recipients)
federation server(A computer that has been configured to host the Federation Service component of Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). Federation servers can authenticate or route requests from user accounts in other organizations and from clients that can be located anywhere on the Internet)
account federation server(The federation server that is located in the corporate network of the account partner organization. The account federation server issues security tokens to users based on user authentication. The server authenticates a user, pulls the relevant attributes and group membership information out of the account store, and generates and signs a security token to return to the user-either to be used in its own organization or to be sent to a partner organization)
account federation server(The federation server that is located in the corporate network of the account partner organization. The account federation server issues security tokens to users based on user authentication. The server authenticates a user, pulls the relevant attributes and group membership information out of the account store, and generates and signs a security token to return to the user-either to be used in its own organization or to be sent to a partner organization)
resource federation server(The federation server in the resource partner organization. The resource federation server typically issues security tokens to users based on a security token that is issued by an account federation server. The server receives the security token, verifies the signature, transforms the organizational claims based on its trust policy, generates a new security token based on information in the incoming security token, and signs the new token to return to the user and ultimately to the Web application)
resource federation server(The federation server in the resource partner organization. The resource federation server typically issues security tokens to users based on a security token that is issued by an account federation server. The server receives the security token, verifies the signature, transforms the organizational claims based on its trust policy, generates a new security token based on information in the incoming security token, and signs the new token to return to the user and ultimately to the Web application)
File Server for Macintosh(A service that allows users of Macintosh computers to store, access, and share files on servers running Services for Macintosh)
Survivable Branch Server(A server running Windows Server that meets specified hardware requirements, and that has Lync Server Registrar and Mediation Server software installed on it. Like Survivable Branch Appliances, this device can provide voice mail survivability for branch users during a WAN outage)
gateway server(A server role in Operations Manager that enables the monitoring of computers that lie outside of the Kerberos trust boundaries (Kerberos realm) of the management group)
Remote Desktop Gateway server(A server on which the Remote Desktop Gateway role service is installed. Users connect to network resources on an internal corporate or private network through an RD Gateway server)
RD Gateway server(A server on which the Remote Desktop Gateway role service is installed. Users connect to network resources on an internal corporate or private network through an RD Gateway server)
Remote Desktop Gateway server(A server on which the Remote Desktop Gateway role service is installed. Users connect to network resources on an internal corporate or private network through an RD Gateway server)
RD Gateway server(A server on which the Remote Desktop Gateway role service is installed. Users connect to network resources on an internal corporate or private network through an RD Gateway server)
Management Server(The server that hosts the Windowns Midmarket Server Administration Console, System Center Essentials, and other administrative components)
Central Management Server(The server role (one per organization) on one Front End pool in the deployment that manages and deploys basic configuration data to all servers that are running Lync Server. Also provides Lync Server Management Shell and file transfer capabilities)
Audit and Control Management Server(A Microsoft Office product that provides non-intrusive auditing of changes made to Excel spreadsheets and Access databases, and supports alerts, notifications and automatic workflows based on user activities such as macro or formula changes)
Key Management Server(The Exchange computer on which the Key Management Service has been installed. There can be one Key Management Server per administrative group)
Microsoft Exchange Key Management Server(The Exchange computer on which the Key Management Service has been installed. There can be one Key Management Server per administrative group)
root management server(The first management server installed for a management group that performs unique functions in the management group. Specifically, it hosts the SDK and Config services and is the target server that all consoles attach to)
management server(The component of an Operations Manager management group that is responsible for communication with agents, databases, and the root management server)
Central Management Server(The server role (one per organization) on one Front End pool in the deployment that manages and deploys basic configuration data to all servers that are running Lync Server. Also provides Lync Server Management Shell and file transfer capabilities)
Key Management Server(The Exchange computer on which the Key Management Service has been installed. There can be one Key Management Server per administrative group)
Audit and Control Management Server(A Microsoft Office product that provides non-intrusive auditing of changes made to Excel spreadsheets and Access databases, and supports alerts, notifications and automatic workflows based on user activities such as macro or formula changes)
time server(A computer that periodically synchronizes the time on all computers within a network. This ensures that the time used by network services and local functions remains accurate)
time server(A computer that periodically synchronizes the time on all computers within a network. This ensures that the time used by network services and local functions remains accurate)
NAP enforcement server(A component of the NAP architecture that enforces restricted network access for noncompliant NAP clients. Depending on the NAP enforcement method, the NAP enforcement server can be a component of a NAP enforcement point)
DHCP NAP ES(A NAP Enforcement Server for DHCP-based IP address configuration that uses industry standard DHCP messages to communicate with DHCP NAP ECs on NAP clients)
DHCP NAP enforcement server(A NAP Enforcement Server for DHCP-based IP address configuration that uses industry standard DHCP messages to communicate with DHCP NAP ECs on NAP clients)
Quarantine Enforcement Server(A logical component in a Network Access Protection (NAP) deployment responsible for restricting a clients network access based on the health evidence it presents and for the negotiation for access with health aware resources)
NAP enforcement server(A component of the NAP architecture that enforces restricted network access for noncompliant NAP clients. Depending on the NAP enforcement method, the NAP enforcement server can be a component of a NAP enforcement point)
DHCP NAP enforcement server(A NAP Enforcement Server for DHCP-based IP address configuration that uses industry standard DHCP messages to communicate with DHCP NAP ECs on NAP clients)
Location Information Server(A network node originally defined in the National Emergency Number Association i2 network architecture that addresses the intermediate solution for providing Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) service for VoIP telephony users)
ISP sign-up server(An HTTP server that automates the task of adding new customers to an ISP's customer database. The Internet sign-up server collects information from each customer, adds the information to the ISP's customer database, and then passes a configuration packet back to the customer's desktop computer. The configuration packet contains information that is used to configure the customer's Internet browser for subsequent connection to the ISP's services)
ISP sign-up server(An HTTP server that automates the task of adding new customers to an ISP's customer database. The Internet sign-up server collects information from each customer, adds the information to the ISP's customer database, and then passes a configuration packet back to the customer's desktop computer. The configuration packet contains information that is used to configure the customer's Internet browser for subsequent connection to the ISP's services)
Remote Installation Server(An optional component that remotely installs Windows XP Professional. RIS installs the operating system on remote boot-enabled client computers by connecting the computer to the network, starting the client computer, logging on with a valid user account, and copying an operating system image to the client computer)
Remote Installation Server(An optional component that remotely installs Windows XP Professional. RIS installs the operating system on remote boot-enabled client computers by connecting the computer to the network, starting the client computer, logging on with a valid user account, and copying an operating system image to the client computer)
license server(A computer on which the RD Licensing role service is installed. A license server issues RDS CALs to users or devices that connect to a remote desktop server)
license server(A computer on which the RD Licensing role service is installed. A license server issues RDS CALs to users or devices that connect to a remote desktop server)
Remote Desktop license server(A computer on which the RD Licensing role service is installed. A license server issues RDS CALs to users or devices that connect to a remote desktop server)
Remote Desktop license server(A computer on which the RD Licensing role service is installed. A license server issues RDS CALs to users or devices that connect to a remote desktop server)
Mediation Server(A server running Lync Server or Office Communications Server that mediates signaling and voice between the Enterprise Voice IP network and the public switched telephone network)
modem server(A server that manages a group of modems. When someone on a network dials out from a computer, or dials in to a computer from another location, the server provides the next available modem to make the connection)
modem server(A server that manages a group of modems. When someone on a network dials out from a computer, or dials in to a computer from another location, the server provides the next available modem to make the connection)
namespace server(A server that hosts a namespace. You can increase the availability of a domain-based namespace by specifying additional namespace servers to host the namespace)
root name server(A computer with the ability to locate DNS servers containing information about top-level Internet domains, such as com, org, uk, it, jp, and other country/region domains, in the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS) hierarchy)
NAP health policy server(A server running NPS that evaluates NAP client health status. The NAP health policy server uses health policies and network policies to evaluate compliance of NAP client computers)
NAP health policy server(A server running NPS that evaluates NAP client health status. The NAP health policy server uses health policies and network policies to evaluate compliance of NAP client computers)
Network Policy Server(The Microsoft implementation of a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server and proxy. In the NAP architecture, the NPS server includes the NAP administration server and the system health validator (SHV) components)
Quarantine Server(The server component in a Network Access Protection (NAP) deployment that that coordinates the output from all the System Health Validators and decides whether a Quarantine Enforcement Server should quarantine a client or not (IAS is a Quarantine Server))
root server(A computer with the ability to locate DNS servers containing information about top-level Internet domains, such as com, org, uk, it, jp, and other country/region domains, in the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS) hierarchy)
Survivable Branch Server(A server running Windows Server that meets specified hardware requirements, and that has Lync Server Registrar and Mediation Server software installed on it. Like Survivable Branch Appliances, this device can provide voice mail survivability for branch users during a WAN outage)
Unified Logging Service(An instrumentation and logging platform that provides monitoring, reporting and log viewing capabilities for Office servers and services)
Remediation Server(A server used to update the computer state by providing software updates, new anti-virus (AV) signatures, additional intrusion detection signatures, and so on)
remediation server(A server that is used to update the computer state by providing software updates, new antivirus signatures, additional intrusion detection signatures, and so on)
health requirement server(A software component that communicates with a Network Policy Server (NPS) and provides information that system health agents (SHAs) use to validate compliance. For example, a server running NPS might have to contact a policy server, such as an antivirus signature server, to check for the version of the current signature file. A policy server also communicates with a system health validator (SHV) to validate a statement of health (SoH) from an SHA)
health requirement server(A software component that communicates with a Network Policy Server (NPS) and provides information that system health agents (SHAs) use to validate compliance. For example, a server running NPS might have to contact a policy server, such as an antivirus signature server, to check for the version of the current signature file. A policy server also communicates with a system health validator (SHV) to validate a statement of health (SoH) from an SHA)
DHCP server(A computer running the Microsoft DHCP service that offers dynamic configuration of IP addresses and related information to DHCP-enabled clients)
Windows Azure SQL Database server(A logical group of databases that acts as an authorization boundary and central administrative point for multiple databases. Each server includes logins similar to those in instances of SQL Server on your premises)
site server(An Configuration Manager site sytem role assigned to the server on which SMS/Configuration Manager Setup has been run successfully. When Configuration Manager is installed on a computer, that computer is automatically assigned the site server role. Every SMS/Configuration Manager site has one site server)
edge server(A server running Lync Server or Office Communications Server that resides in the perimeter network and routes traffic between the internal deployment and users who sign in from outside the firewall)
A/V Edge server(Enables internal users to share audio and video data with external users (that is, users who are not logged on to your internal network))
Front End Server(The principal server role in Lync Server and Office Communications Server. The Front End Server runs services for instant messaging, presence, web conferencing, audio/video conferencing, and telephony)
CRM Front End Server(A front-end server in CRM that runs a number of server roles, incl. the Web Application Server, Organization Web Service, Discovery Web Service and Help Server)
CRM Front End Server(A front-end server in CRM that runs a number of server roles, incl. the Web Application Server, Organization Web Service, Discovery Web Service and Help Server)
Remote Desktop Session Host server(A server running the RD Session Host role service that hosts Windows-based programs or the full Windows desktop for Remote Desktop Services clients)
RD Session Host server(A server running the RD Session Host role service that hosts Windows-based programs or the full Windows desktop for Remote Desktop Services clients)
IAS Server(A server component that coordinates the output from all the system health validators (SHVs) and determines whether Quarantine Enforcement Server (QES) components should isolate a client from the network or not based on health policy compliance)
Internet Locator Service server(A computer that lists the names and e-mail addresses of people who are running NetMeeting and who are logged on to the server. This information is used to connect to their computers)
ILS server(A computer that lists the names and e-mail addresses of people who are running NetMeeting and who are logged on to the server. This information is used to connect to their computers)
local server(An OLE server object implemented as an executable file that runs on the same computer as the client application. Because the server application is an executable file, it runs in its own process)
media relay server(A server, in the perimeter network, that has two separate network interfaces or edges (one for accepting connections from internal clients and another for accepting connections from external clients) and that is used to enable applications to pass audio and video data across NATs and firewalls)
member server(A server that is joined to a domain but is not a domain controller. Member servers typically function as file servers, application servers, database servers, Web servers, certificate servers, firewalls, or remote access servers)
multicast server(A service that manages zero or more multicast groups and distributes multicast data sent to it by clients of those multicast groups through point-to-multipoint connections)
unauthorized server(A server which is using non-standard processes and at odds with company policy. It may be set up to spread a virus, collect names for spammers or for some other illicit purpose)
OLE server(An application or DLL that supplies a linked or embedded OLE object to another application. For example, if an OLE object in an Access database contains a Microsoft Excel worksheet, Excel is the OLE server)
Server for NIS(A feature of Windows that enables a Windows based Active Directory domain controller to administer Network Information Service (NIS) networks)
preferred server(The NetWare server that you connect to by default when you log on to your computer. The preferred server validates your user credentials and is queried when you request information about resources available on the NetWare network)
proxy server(A server located on a network between client software, such as a Web browser, and another server. It intercepts all requests to the server to determine whether it can fulfill them itself. If not, it forwards the request to another server)
Trojan proxy server(A proxy server installed by a Trojan on a machine providing what appears to be an uninterrupted Internet connection while allowing unauthorized access to an affected machine)
Trojan proxy server(A proxy server installed by a Trojan on a machine providing what appears to be an uninterrupted Internet connection while allowing unauthorized access to an affected machine)
Quarantine Enforcement Server A logical component in a Network Access Protection (NAP) deployment responsible for restricting a clients network access based on the health evidence it presents and for the negotiation for access with health aware resources(Quarantine Enforcement Server)
root server(A computer with the ability to locate DNS servers containing information about top-level Internet domains, such as com, org, uk, it, jp, and other country/region domains, in the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS) hierarchy)
headless server(A server that you can administer by using a different computer. You typically access this type of server by using a network connection. A remotely administered server can have a local keyboard, mouse, or video card and monitor)
StreamInsight server(The core engine and adapter framework components of Microsoft StreamInsight. The StreamInsight server can be used to process and analyze the event streams associated with a complex event processing application)
virtual server(In a server cluster, a collection of services that appear to clients as a physical Windows-based server but are not associated with a specific server. A virtual server is typically a resource group that contains all of the resources needed to run a particular application and that can be failed over like any other resource group. All virtual servers must include a Network Name resource and an IP Address resource)
VPN server(A computer that accepts virtual private network (VPN) connections from VPN clients. A VPN server can provide a remote access VPN connection or a router-to-router VPN connection)
front-end Web server(A server that hosts Web pages, performs processing tasks, and accepts requests from protocol clients and sends them to the appropriate back-end server for further processing)
AD FS-enabled Web server(A Web server that is configured with the appropriate AD FS Web Agent software-either the claims-aware agent or the Windows token–based agent-which is necessary for authenticating and authorizing federated access to locally hosted, Web-based applications)
AD FS-enabled Web server(A Web server that is configured with the appropriate AD FS Web Agent software-either the claims-aware agent or the Windows token–based agent-which is necessary for authenticating and authorizing federated access to locally hosted, Web-based applications)
Server Graphical Shell(The graphical user interface which installs on Windows Server by default and which includes the new Windows user interface Start screen, Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer, and the desktop)
Server Graphical Shell(The graphical user interface which installs on Windows Server by default and which includes the new Windows user interface Start screen, Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer, and the desktop)
server software(A software product that acts as a server for one or more services. Typically, a server product would be installed on a server machine (hardware), and provide services to users over the network)
server software(A software product that acts as a server for one or more services. Typically, a server product would be installed on a server machine (hardware), and provide services to users over the network)