The server operating system is also called the network operating system, which is the system software that the server can run. Almost all servers can support various operating systems.

Which operating system runs on a server?

Popular server operating systems include Windows Server, Mac OS X Server, and variants of Linux such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

What is the difference between a server and an operating system?

The operating system is what connects and controls our hardware and software. Microsoft Windows is the leading operating system on many platforms. The server handles the administrative group-related activities on a network.