Comparison between Server and Simple Computer
Server
Computer
A server is a type of computer or device
A computer is a machine or device that
on a network that manages network
performs processes, calculations, and
Resources.
operations based on instructions
provided by a software or hardware program.
Cost: The average cost of server
Cost: Average cost of computer is $400 for
Is between $1000 - $3000 for a
basic model with limited storage space and
Small business and $3000 - $5000
$3500 for a top of line desktop with a large
For a big business.
hard drive.
Operating system: Free BSD, Solaris,
Operating system: Unix, Linux, windows
Linux, windows server.
Work station.
Specifications:
Specification:
1. 32 bit processor RAM
1. Compatible with Windows XP, Windows
2. 25 GB available hard drive space or VM
allocation.
7, Windows 8 and higher.
2. RAM for Windows XP is 512 MB, for
3. 32 bit Dual core or better processor.
Windows 7 is 2 GB or higher, for
4. High level hardware.
Windows 8 is 2GB or higher.
3. Three or more USB ports.
4. One serial port.
Flat panel monitor with 1024*768
Resolution and is 22 inch larger.