Understanding server hardware components

From a technical point of view, a server is nothing more than a computer. As you open up the computer’s case, you will notice various components that make up the computer’s internal hardware. In computer jargon, these parts are called hardware components—in our case, the server’s hardware components.

Now, the question arises: why should we pay that much attention to these hardware components? Does this sound like the right question? First, let me remind you of something you may already know! A server’s primary task is not data processing; the server’s role (see Chapter 6, Adding Roles to Windows Server 2022) includes providing network services and handling user requests to access services. That is why you should know the server hardware and pay attention when selecting the server’s hardware.

With that in mind, let’s examine server hardware components, their roles, and their impacts...