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 parts that make up the internal hardware of the computer. 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? Let me remind you of something that you may already know: a server's primary task is not data processing; in fact, the server's role (see Chapter 6, Adding Roles to Windows Server 2019) includes providing network services and handling user requests to access services. This is the reason why you should have some knowledge of the server hardware and why you should pay attention when...