Which of the following servers is used to store and forward e-mail messages using several protocols, including SMTP, POP3, and IMAP?

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Options

• AFile server
• BMonitoring server
• CDatabase server
• DMail server

• C
  4% (1)
• D
  96% (23)

Explanation

A mail server is a program used to store and forward e-mail messages using several protocols, including SMTP, POP3, and IMAP. A mail server is also recognized by the names, such as a mail transfer agent or MTA, a mail transport agent, a mail router, and an Internet mailer. It works with other programs to build a messaging system. The examples of mail servers are Netscape Messaging Server and Microsoft Exchange Server. Answer: C is incorrect. A database server is a computer program that provides database services to other computer programs or computers, as defined by the client-server model. The term may also refer to a computer dedicated to running such a program. Database management systems frequently provide database server functionality, and some DBMSs (e.g., MySQL) rely exclusively on the client-server model for database access. Answer: A is incorrect. A file server on a network is a computer configured to provide a central network location for users to store files and share them with other users on the network. Answer: B is incorrect. A monitoring server is used to monitor the network and servers for intruders or other security breaches.

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