Server Operating System (Server OS)

What Does Server Operating System (Server OS) Mean?

A server operating system (OS) is a type of operating system that is designed to be installed and used on a server computer.

It is an advanced version of an operating system, having features and capabilities required within a client-server architecture or similar enterprise computing environment.

Techopedia Explains Server Operating System (Server OS)

Some common examples of server OSs include:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Windows Server
  
• Mac OS X Server

Some of the key features of a server operating system include:

• Ability to access the server both in GUI and command-level interface
• Execute all or most processes from OS commands
• Advanced-level hardware, software and network configuration services
• Install/deploy business applications and/or web applications
• Provides central interface to manage users, implement security and other administrative processes
• Manages and monitors client computers and/or operating systems