Yes. However, it is not optimized for this task, and many of the features in Windows 7 that are enabled by default can be counterproductive to the reliability needed for a proper server.
Many operating systems are used on servers, including Linux, Windows Server, Solaris, FreeBSD, and Mac OS X Server.
There are Windows Server, Linux, BSD, and even Apple's own server
Windows is typically the best system for server hosting. The reason for this is compatibility and better "bang for your buck." Frankly in the corporate world there are cheaper Windows PCs and for that reason it is the widely used operating system which makes sense for the use of a compatible system to host a server.
Yes. Fedora is often used as, and is fully capable of, serving as a server operating system.
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SQL Server is not an operating System. SQL Server is a databse Package. It is a Sequential Query Language of RDBMS Database e.g. Oracle. It can work with any Operating System, Windows, Linux etc. It requires access to database.
Many operating systems now can run on standalone computers and also on networked computers. Standalone or generic operating systems are the ones which run on standalone computers like Windows operating system running on a PC. Network operating systems are the ones which run on a server and can be accessed through client machines connected on the network. e.g. Solaris or Linux running on a server can be used as network operating systems. Even there are Windows server operating systems which can be used by clients connected on the network. ILYAS MAHIDA
The question does not make sense. Windows NT is an operating system primarily used for use as a server and it uses a graphic user interface.
The directory database is controlled by a Network Operating System (NOS). And examples are Windows Server 2011, UNIX, and Linux.
Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows server 2003 Windows server 2008 Mac OS X Ubuntu Linux Mint Debian OpenSuSe Fedora FreeBSD This is not complete list, but few other operating systems are used by anyone else than hobbyists.
windows operating system most widely used for desktop and laptop computers.windows comes in both client and server version,all of which support networking ,the difference being that the server architecture is designed for dedicated server hardware.although they can easily share their data with other user network,the client versions of windows are geared to running user application.
The two most common systems for server operating are Windows and Mac OS X. These two systems for server operating are widely used and are the most well-know systems.