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Difference between Workstation and Server.
Workstation is a computer which is used to access LAN or internet to get access to documents or do dedicated work whereas a server is a software which responds to services requested by a client..
Following are the important differences between Workstation and Server.
| Sr. No. | Key | Workstation | Server |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purpose | A computer to perform required tasks and to access internet or LAN. | Server is a software which provides Services when requested by workstations. |
| 2 | Operations | Operations on workstations are like Business process, engineering etc. | Server operations are mostly network or internet based. |
| 3 | Example | FTP Server, Web Server. | Kiosks, Video workstations, Audio workstations. |
| 4 | Operating System | Workstations are mostly linux, Unix or Window NT based. | Servers are normally installed on Linux, Solaris, Unix or Windows. |
| 5 | GUI | On Workstations, GUI is generally present. | On Server, GUI is optional. |
Published on 27-Nov-2019 07:39:19
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