Central computer whose software (applications and/or data) are shared by one or more workstations. A server can also be computers that accept messages from a node or workstation and perform a specific function (e.g. file servers, print servers, etc.).
A computer that is responsible for responding to requests made by a client program (e.g. a Web browser or an e-mail program) or other computer; it generally stores data or programs that a user's computer can use.
A host computer that stores information and/or software programs and makes them available (or "serves" them) to users of other computers. You download the information on a Web server with a Web browser.
a principal computer that provides services, such as storing files and providing access to the Internet, to another computer
A computer that stores Web documents and provides them to client computers which are running Web browsers. Usually powerful computers with a full time connection to the Internet are used as web servers. EXAMPLE: WebbSite Inc. has its own Web Server
A powerful computer that may be located in-house or on the premises of a specialist company, such as an Internet Service Provider. Used to store communal data, network hardware and software among users, and also to host websites.
The machine which is running the game
Metadata for entity: configuration A server in computing is: A computer software application that carries out some task on behalf of users. This is usually divided into file serving, allowing users to store and access files on a common computer; and application serving, where the software runs a computer program to carry out some task for the users. This is the original meaning of the term. The term is now also used to mean the actual computer on which the software runs. Originally server software would be located on a mainframe computer or minicomputer. These have largely been replaced by computers built using a more robust version of the microprocessor technology that is used in personal computers, and the server term was adopted to describe such microprocessor based machines. See also: client-server
A computer in a network that is shared by multiple endstations. Servers provide endstations with access to shared network services such as computer files and printer queues.
A high-capacity, high-speed computer with a hard disk; the server controls all or some procedures on a network.
a hosting computer for websites.
Software that forms part of a server/client pair. Typically, a server resides on a central machine and, when it is contacted by the client software on a user's machine, sends a particular type of information. Web servers, for example, send hypertext documents; news servers send articles posted to newsgroups.
networking: One-half of a two-part software system. The other half is the client software. Your computer is the host and others log on as its clients. This relationship is used on the Internet and BBS's such as Planet BMUG. A file server, by contrast, is a networked computer used as a central hard drive.
An application program that accepts connections in order to service requests by sending back responses. Any given program may be capable of being both a client and a server; our use of these terms refers only to the role being performed by the program for a particular connection, rather than to the program's capabilities in general. Likewise, any server may act as an origin server, proxy, gateway, or tunnel, switching behavior based on the nature of each request. [ HTTP
A server is a central computer that stores material from the World Wide Web and can transfer it to another computer when requested to do so.
From Web Characterization Terminology & Definitions Sheet ( 1999-05-24) The role adopted by an application when it is supplying resources or resource manifestations.
The computer where Web sites and email reside.
A computer that provides resources for client PCs, workstations, or Macintoshes.
A machine or program which is giving data to another machine or program (the Client).
The role adopted by an application when it is supplying resources or resource manifestations. This term was taken verbatim from Web Characterization Terminology & Definitions Sheet.
A service that provides standard functions for clients in response to standard messages from clients. Note: A commonly used definition of server also refers to the physical computer from which services are provided.
A computer which you can connect to remotely and use the files stored there.
One machine which allows others to access its resources. (Wrangler, UWadmnweb, etc.)
is hardware or software providing computing service usually as part of client server model of computing
A computer that stores information for tons of other computers.
A computer system to provide access to information or Web sites.
Servers house Internet web pages. Web pages are provided to the searcher through the host server.
The computer that hosts Web information that the global community's browser programs seek. Actual servers are computers that remain connected to the internet full time. Virtual servers are compartments on these full-time computers that are leased out to others.
A computer that holds programs and data used by other computers that connect to it.
The computer that contains your Web pages and makes them available on the Internet. The term can also refer to software, such as a Web server or the machine the software is running on.
Software that supplies data to a client or the system on which such software runs - see also Client
A programmed computer that services another programmed computer. For example, an on-line shopping mall computer is the server to the shopper.
a computer somewhere in the world that is turned on 24 hours a day that contains web files that you can look at. For example, a server in Dubuque is providing this web site for you.
An Internet computer that stores Web pages and files for downloading. A software application that provides data or services requested from client programs.
Logs – Electronic records of user actions on your web site. Depending on the type and setup of your web server they may provide a very comprehensive view of user activity including page views, referring sites, errors and other valuable information.
Computer that provides ("server") information on the Internet or on the World Wide Web. The opposite of a client.
a computer which accepts connection from many clients, providing centralized access to data or services.
A remote computer with information accessible via the Internet
Software program run on networked minicomputers or workstations, that delivers pages to browsers on request
Computer that can distribute services or resources. Service Application port number such as FTP, NNTP, etc.
A networked computer that contains public resources or services that can be accessed using software applications called "clients."
A powerful computer or software that serves data. A machine that handles the serving of data. Types of servers include a web server; mail server; and mySQL server; Each of which transfer data. Web servers can host multiple domains. See also Dedicated Server
The ``server'', also referred to as the ``X server'', provides the basic windowing mechanism. It handles IPC connections from clients, demultiplexes graphics requests onto the screens, and multiplexes input back to the appropriate clients.
Process that maintains one or more servant objects that are invoked by a client. Sometimes the servant object itself is called a server.
A computer that performs tasks for other computers, such as email transfers
(1) The central element(s) of a software program, running on a server computer that provides data or services to clients on request. (2) A computer, often in a compute center, running the central elements of one or many software programs.
Describes the "daemons" that perform a service for you and which often runs on a computer other than yours.
Node or software program that provides services to clients. See also back end, client, and front end.
A LAN component that can be shared by users on a LAN.
A server is either software that manages Web sites or the hardware on which server software is run. A server may be linked to the World Wide Web or it may be an internal only server, meaning only certain individuals may have access to it.
A Server is a computer that broadcast files to the Internet. In order for any website to be visible online you need to have a web hosting service which in fact acts as a server to the Internet.
Provider of a service - such as an computer supporting FTP service
The computer in a client/server architecture that supplies files or services. The computer that requests services is called the client. The client may request file transfer, remote logins, printing or other available services.
A program or computer that services requests from other computers or programs called clients.
A server is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs. In the client/server model, a server is a program that fulfills requests from client programs. A computer application may function as a client with requests for services from other programs and also as a server of requests from other programs. Specific to the Web, a Web Server is the computer program that serves requested HTML pages or files. The Web browser in your computer is a client that requests HTML files from Web servers.
A server is a system program (also called a daemon) that is started when a client on another computer requests information. The server and client communicate using a client-server protocol. Each protocol normally has its own dedicated server.
A computer device or program that provides services to other computer programs which may be on the same or other computers. A web server is the computer program that serves requested HTML documents.
A computer that is accessed by other computers (clients) to share resources. The server is usually the most powerful computer in a LAN.
a host that stores information and/or programs, and makes them available to users of other computers. Only by adding your files to a gopher server or WWW server can your files become available to others using those facilities.
A networked computer that stores information and makes it available upon request to client programs that may be located on other computers. "Client-server" computing is the basis of virtually all local area networks and the World Wide Web.
A computer program that moves information on request, such as a Web server that sends pages to your browser.
General name for a powerful computer providing services such as web sites, email, or news groups to internet users.
the "host computer" that will make the resource available to the computer requesting them.
A computer that serves centralized information, either to a local group or the Internet.
A specialized computer or software bundle that provides specific services to client software (e.g. a browser) running on other computers. The term server can refer to either a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, to the actual machine on which the software is running, or both.
A file server and/or a computer that processes requests for HTML and other documents that are components of web pages.
1. In the client server model for file systems, the server is a machine with compute resources and is sometimes called the compute server, and large memory capacity. Client machines can remotely access and make use of these redsources. In the client server model for window systems, the server is a process that provides windowing services to an application or "client process." In this model, the client and the server can run on the same machine or on separate machines. 2. A daemon that actually handles the providing of files.
Computer which interprets MDSplus instructions and interacts directly with data structures
Used in the context of "client-server" computing. A computer (or a computer program running on a computer to provide server functionality) which provides services to clients (eg an email server).
(Engine) A particular mode of operation for the Half-Life engine. In server mode, the engine hosts a game and accepts incoming connections from potential clients.(Engine) A specific DLL in the Half-Life modification API. The server DLL file contains code for functions of the game that cannot be influenced by any particular client. See Also: How To Make A Mod.
A central computer, which provides processing for several terminals.
A program that receives requests for information from a client program, locates the information, and sends the information back to the client and the user.
A device (or application) that provides services to its clients based on submitted requests. A server may either accept or reject a connection request from a client.
Hardware or software that provides a specific set of services to a satellite system. A computer that is used to start satellite systems and to manage their use of common resources.
An executable configured to accept messages from the Hub and respond to dispatch functions invoked by these messages.
a device that manages many resources. For instance, a database server is a computer that houses a database and processes information into and out of that database as instructed by the other computers that connect to the server. A server is typically dedicated to its task and cannot be used for other functions.
A computer which "serves" data to other computers connected to it. Generally, a server holds certain programs or files in one location so that many computers can access it. See "client."
In Internet terms, a server (or specifically a Web Server) is a special computer which hosts a website and allows download of web pages over the Internet when someone requests them via their browser.
A computer connected to the internet that stores and provides some sort of information; also called a host.
A centrally located software program that exchanges information with client software resident on other computers. The computer running or "hosting" the server software. Websites often comprise web server and ad server software.
People commonly use this word to refer to both the host computers on the Net and the software which enables the host computer to communicate with a user's computer.
A piece of hardware that receives, processes, and replies to a query from a client.
A program that performs services for another program. See also: client asynchronous request
A server is anything which accepts requests from a server. An FTP server transfers (or otherwise manipulates) files to an FTP client. A web server sends HTML files to a web browser.
A computer system that supplies computing services or resources to one or more clients.
A machine within a networked computing environment that responds to requests from client programs. In a client/server environment, the process that responds to a client's request for a service. Typically, the request is for information from a resource such as a database; the application server interacts with the resource manager to obtain the information. In a two-tier system, the server might contain application logic, in the form of database stored procedures, for example. In web applications, an HTTP server responds to requests from the web browser.
An information server that provides access to one or more databases or information resources. A server answers requests for information from clients in a networked environment.
This is a computer that grants others access to Internet content, among other things.
A computer that houses websites and is connected to the Internet 24hrs a day.
Computer running software which can take and receive files from a remote computer.
A computer that serves information to other computers so you can view such things a web page or use FTP.
A node or host that provides services to a client.
the computer where the web page lives. This computer "serves" pages to users
A computer, or a software package, that provides one or more services to client software running on another computer.
software that allows a computer to offer a service to another computer, such as the ftp server that allows ftp downloading by client software. Also applied to the computer on which the server software runs.
A computer that provides services for other computers. For example, the web pages that comprise a website reside on a computer called a web server. The web server delivers web pages to computers that are browsing the website.
A computer used to store information. Within an office, this can refer to a place where all employees store their files. On the web, a server is a place where web pages are located for the public to access. The server can be located halfway around the world but accessed as if it were nearby.
A computer (also the software package) that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, mail server,database server etc. or to the computer that the runs the software.
A computer that provides information or services on the Internet.
The specific computer where Web sites and e-mail reside.
A server is a specialization of a peer that only accepts connections and requests from other peers, but initiates none itself
The computer that hosts a completed web site. This can range from a slightly modified home computer on a dial up modem all the way to a bank of high tech computers in a dedicated data centre with very high-speed connections and special software.
Any computer on the Internet that provides a service to other computers. See Client/Server architecture.
A host computer providing the web site information.
Web resource that offers web services and streams to users.
A powerful computer serving centralized applications & files.
A program that provides a service by responding to requests from other client programs. The term is also used to refer to the computer system on which the server program runs.
usually used loosely to refer to a Web host, a company that stores Web sites. Strictly speaking, the server is not the company that stores a site, but the computer itself where the site is stored.
A web server is a software programme that serves webpages to clients across the Internet.
A computer where Web files are kept. They are "served up" when you are on line and you key in a valid Web address. Also known as your web "host".
A software program or hardware that serves data.
the computer which houses the documents you find on the internet and transfers (or, "serves") them to your computer when you visit a website.
Technically, a server is a software program that provides an Internet service (like a Web site). In common parlance, "server" also refers to the computer hardware that supports the server software.
Any shared computing platform that is directly used by multiple users or functions.
A computer on the Internet containing content. There are three types of sites that reside on a server: Web sites, Gopher Sites, and FTP sites. A site resides on an Internet computer called a server. A site is identified to Internet users by its address.
Defined as part of the client-server architecture, the server is software that responds to requests from a client.
a computer which delivers resources to the Web.
a faster/bigger-than-normal computer used for storing files that users can access.
a computer, connected to the internet, to providing for the storage of websites, and for access to those websites for people searching the Internet
A system that provides a specific service or services to other systems (the clients). With ALLBASE/NET, the server contains the remote ALLBASE/SQL DBEnvironment that is accessed by the application on the client. In some cases, a computer can act as both a client and a server. See also client.
A Telnet server provides inbound Telnet access to a remote host.
The node or nodes in a cluster providing services to other nodes.
A process that fulfills a request issued by a client process, and transmits a response back to the client.
A program that controls all access to input devices (typically a mouse and a keyboard) and all access to output devices (typically a display screen). It is an interface between application programs you run on your system and the system input and output devices.
A multi-threaded software process - as distinguished from a hardware server - that provides a distributed service or cohesive set of services for client that access the service by way of an external interface.
The module from which services are requested in the client/server architecture.
A computer that provides one or more services to other computers, such as email, DNS or World Wide Web pages.
what makes a Web page available to browsers. The term is used for the software that provides the file and the computer on which the software runs. Both are necessary.
One half of the client-server protocol, runs on a networked computer and responds to requests submitted by the client. For example, a client could be your Web Browser, such as Netscape, who would request the server to show a Website.
Computer that is meant to provide information. A web server is directly connected to the Internet. The other side is the user: the server's client.
Large, powerful computer Internet service providers use to send and retrieve Web pages and e-mail.
A computer connected to the Internet that holds documents and makes them available for viewing by remote browsers.
The Perforce depot and metadata on a central UNIX or NT host. All the client workspaces in a Perforce system access the same server. The term server is often used within Perforce in the following ways: As an abbreviation for production server: the particular p4d process that manages a production installation of Perforce. Each p4d process can be identified by a unique port address of the form machine: nnnn. To indicate the machine on which p4d runs.
The place holding files which are accessed by your computer when you are connected to the internet (online) and have given a valid URL. Also known as your web "host".
The simplest definition of a SERVER is a computer that allows other computers to access its information.
A computer used for storing and sending users the pages that make up a Web site.
A program that provides, or serves, files as requested by client computers. For example, your browser, a client, has requested this web page from our server, which delivered it via HTTP for display on your screen.
(e.g file server) See client.
a computer with primary data-storage responsiblity
A computer that provides files or documents to other computers upon request.
Can refer to the machine that stores files of many users and programs that can be shared, or to the program that allows communication with a browser.
A computer and/or software program that contains information stored on your site.
Any computer that delivers--serves--information and data.
System that provides a resource. For instance, a file server holds data than can be used by numerous clients.
An application or a computer that offers a service to a client.
A computer system or application that provides a service in response to requests from clients.
Any computer that stores information and makes it available to outside users.
Software and/or computer hardware that is set up to allow specific "clients" access to data or other software on the machine. It can refer to both the software on the server and the computer (server) itself. You might set up a server in your home or office for file storage or other central data functions. A Web server connects directly to the Internet and allows interaction between the Web files loaded on it and users on the Web.
A computer that stores Web documents and makes them available to the rest of the world.
A server is a computer whose main (or only) job is to 'serve' or respond to requests for information.
That half of an association which responds to a service request.
A computer system that manages and delivers information to users. One server can have several different software programs running on it. The server half of a client/server pair: the computer that handles the primary data management tasks on behalf of its clients.
A high end computer with specific software that allows other computers to use its facilities for connection to data drives, email, printers, internet or other service.
Any computer or program that "serves" or provides information to another computer or program.
Any machine or program that is "serving" information to another machine or program.
The physical computer that hosts an organization's Website/Intranet files and "serves" them to visitors who enter the site's URL in their browsers.
A server is a computer that's got the right software to process your requests for files or web pages. If getting a file or web page takes a long time, it could be due to a busy server, especially if you're on a popular site.
A computer that holds the files for one or more sites.
A computer that provides files or documents on request to other computers. Also known as HTML server, HTTP server, or Web server.
A computer that contains your web pages and makes them available (serves them) on the internet. The term can also refer to software such as Microsoft Internet Information Server, which is called a web server.
A machine that performs requests from client machines, such as serving up web pages, email or files
See the definition for Client.
a computer that processes information or does tasks by handling requests from client computers.
(Web server) A piece of software that makes a machine responsive to HTTP calls. CERN httpd was the original Web server.
A computer or software program that provides a service to Internet users.
A large computer that hosts web pages, often for many websites.
a server is usually a computer that provides the information, files, Web pages, and other services to the client that logs on to it.
The server is a computer on which website's are hosted allowing access via the Internet.
A computer with the sole purpose of maintaining HTML files for use on the internet. The On-Line UUP is served using a Power Macintosh G3.
A networked computer that provides some kind of service or information.
A computer that "serves" information out to other computers as they request it. When you connect to a web page, that page is stored on a server somewhere else.
A program which provides a service to other client programs. obtaining software
hardware or software that provides some kind of service to other hardware or software
A computer that provides services to another computer - called a client.
A piece of hardware that is the drives that store files viewed by a client (monitor).
A machine that handles heavy-duty jobs such as sorting and routing mail, maintaining sites and serving web pages to clients.
A computer, or a software package, that carries out a specific job such as delivering mail.
Name given to the software on a networked computer which makes files available to the Browsers of computers connecting to it.
Computer set up to centrally hold software and other services for common use by a company. Each area of the company will then be allocated a specific area of the server on which they can save their files.
The software program which your ISP uses to "serve" files up to the internet.
A server is like a mega hard drive where databases, websites and other web operations are hosted. The server could be in your home town or at the other end of the world
A computer that houses web sites can be referred to as a server.
A central or host computer that provides access to data and services to more than one user at once.
A machine or a program that provides, on-line, some kind of service for another machine or another program, is usually called a server.
A server is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs. Some examples of services are sending e-mails, receiving e-mails, transmitting files and sending webpages. For example, an http server stores webpages which are transmitted to your browser to be viewed on your PC.
a computer running server software that provides information upon request to computers running client software
The computer on which OpenGL commands are executed. This might differ from the computer from which commands are issued. See client.
A computer which has been set up specifically to store and 'serve' files to other computer users. In a design studio or prepress environment, this is essential to prevent the duplication of files and so that an effective backup policy can be implemented.
a computer connected to the Internet that stores and provides information of some sort. Web pages are stored on a server.
a big computer which can keep information for many people to access at once (it is usually "remote", ie. not in the same room as you) (it is like the hub of a wheel, or a warehouse with a loading dock where people can pick up, drop off or store information)
A component of a distributed application that responds to client requests, and provides access to shared resources. A server is an instance of a service.
Server is often used as a short form for a daemon program running on a server machine, that is, it refers to a software component and not to the actual machine.
A computer capable of hosting web sites and domains, and of performing complex tasks for other computers, called "clients."
In a client/server system, a server is a computer that can provide resources (such as software, hardware, and data) for other computers to use.
A computer system, directly connected to the Internet, that provides a service, such as electronic mail or access, World Wide Web pages, archives, etc., directly to a user.
A server is responsible for performing tasks as directed by a client, such as accessing data, performing calculations and then providing data or a response to a client. For example the www.farmingdale.edu Web server provides the documents that make up our campus web pages.
a host computer on the net.
Aka "host". A computer that stores webpages and makes them available to other computers via the internet.
A computer and program that “serves” pages or files in response to requests from a client.
A powerful computer that supports the services of the online casino. For example, e-mail and the website.
A computer that supplies data (programs, Web pages, documents, etc.) to clients when requested.
A computer that provides a specific kind of service (e.g., Web pages) to client software (e.g. browsers) running on other computers. See: Client , Web, HTTP.
A computer that runs administrative software (for the purposes of this user guide, a server is a computer on the internet that runs an email exchange program).
Usually a computer that accepts request for information or content and sends that data in a response to the requesting client.
The Computer hardware that runs the central Content Management System service
A computer dedicated to publishing web pages and applications to the internet.
A computer at the centre of most networks which provides files and other services to other computers. Also known as a file server.
Computer that provides information to client computers. A single server can provide programs and Internet access for a number of computers.
a machine or process acting as the server in a client-server relationship such as a database, gopher, WWW server or any other which typically supplies information or services to a client
host computer for web pages.
A program that awaits and fulfills requests from client programs in the same or other computers.
A computer which is used as the main source of interconnectivity for other computers. In the "client-server model", the server carries out the instructions of the client computer to go out and get the information the client requests. A web server (http server) is one type of server.
A computer servicing a number of users. It will usually hold data and do processing on the data. An application server may not necessarily store data and a file server may not necessarily do any processing.
Een computer dat informatie host en beschikbaar is voor bezoekers via internet of intranet toegang.
A process that performs a task at the request of a client.
large computer which "hosts" or holds web pages; e.g., my pages are held in a server in California, when a visitor logs on to my site, the page is sent from the server to the visitor's computer
A software application that serves requests initiated by client programs.
A server is the computer that stores your website and makes it available to the internet, sending out the webpages as they are requested by website visitors.
A server is simply a computer that is 'online' at all times. Web pages are stored on the server in the same way files are stored on your computer. Each server that is connected to the Internet is assigned a unique name (Domain name) and each domain name is assigned an address. (IP address) When you click on a link or enter an address (or URL which means uniform resource locator) in your browser, the server is contacted and the file you have requested is ' served ' to your computer.
term which can either mean hardware or software: 1. Hardware - computer that other computers connect to for the purpose of retrieving information. In this manual, generally used to mean the computer that hosts a WWW site. 2. Software - software program that runs on a WWW server to support online video (such as the "RealServer").
a networked computer which is dedicated to sharing (serving) file resources. A server may be directly linked to the Internet and provide files and resources enable remote computers to access the Internet
A system or a program that receives requests from one or more client systems or programs to perform activities that allow the client to accomplish certain tasks. Can refer to a physical computer, but more commonly to any machine that serves applications or information on the World Wide Web.
A computer or program designed to respond to requests from a client. The term "web server" is applied to a computer responding to requests for web pages.
A computer that sends, or "serves," the data to another computer (client). Also, a program that runs on a host and is responsible for handling an Internet service.
It is a host machine which provides the connectivity to the Internet and distribute (serve) files to a user who requests it.
A web server serves webpages to clients across the Internet or an Intranet. The web server hosts the pages, scripts, programs, and multimedia files and serves them using HTTP, a protocol designed to send files to web browsers and other protocols.
A special type of computer that is connected to the world wide web. ()
In computer networking terms, a server is a computer that is dedicated to a particular purpose and stores all the programs and information for that purpose. Typically, it “feeds†(or serves) that information to other “client†computers upon request. For example, an e-mail server manages all e-mail related functions, and client computers access that server to retrieve or send e-mail.
The computer running a game of HL\ TFC\etc. which people join. The game runs continuously (except for when the server is disconnected for maintenance) and people leave and join as needed.
A computer that acts as a host computer for websites.
A server is a computer dedicated to storing and 'hosting' the files of one or more web-sites. The server is where you would upload the files of your site to.
A host computer on the internet, whose job it is is to "server" data (e-mail, files, weather, web pages, etc.).
A computer doing one or more specialized service such as holding data files for common access, serving up web pages, centrally running applications for client computers or giving access to printers attached to it.
A computer used to store data for others to access.
A computer used to provide information to remote computers.
A computer of software system that communicates information via the Internet to a client.
A computer offering network services. A computer that runs the Web server software that responds to HTTP protocol requests. Also called host.
A computer that shares its resources such as hard-disk drives, printers, CD-ROM drives, communications circuits, etc. with other computers on a network.
A computer that provides resources or services to other computers and devices on a network. Types of servers can include print servers, Internet servers, mail servers, and DHCP servers. A server can also be combined with a hub or router. (See DHCP, hub, router). close
A server usually means a computer connected to the internet running some type of server daemon.
Any computer connected to the Internet which hosts information that is available to users across the Internet. Web servers are the most numerous servers online, second only to email servers There are also gopher, FTP, and IRC servers.
A computer with software, data or certain peripherals, such as printers or scanners, shared among a group of users who are linked together in a network.
On a network, a computer that provides access to files and other resources that are also part of the network. On the World Wide Web, a computer that hosts Web pages and responds to requests from Web browsers. Also referred to as a host.
A computer connected to a network that provides services such as file storage or e-mail service to multiple users.
A computer that transmits or "serves" information to other computers called clients. The server-client model predominates on the Internet. Web servers, usually shared by a number of individual computers, serve HTML documents so that other computers can display them. Other kinds of software and files can also be shared by multiple users on a file server, mail server, or list server.
A computer that offers various services (document viewing, file transfer, etc.. to other computers (called clients over a network).
1. The physical box that runs the server portion of client-server programs. 2. File serving software itself, for example a web (http) server.
A computer that runs software making services available on a network to client computers. Some examples include web server, ad server, etc.
A machine that serves other clients on a network, and also used to describe a software a package that provides a specific kind of service such as; web server, mail server, and ftp server.[Go Back] spam An inappropriate attempt to use a mailing list or other networked communications facility as if it was a broadcast medium (which it is not) by sending the same message to a large number of people who didn't ask for it. The term comes from a famous Monty Python skit which featured the word spam repeated over and over.[Go Back
A computer that sends files to users on the Internet. An ISP's setup consists of a server (or two) connected to lots of modems. Small web sites are usually held on an ISP's server, but large companies often host their web sites on their own servers. Each web server has a name, and the commonest name is www - that's why many web addresses begin with www.
In a client-server model, the computer program which delivers requested raw data to clients.
The provider of a service on a network, can be a computer or a software program.
A networking computer that provides the content of a web system through the domain name.
a networked computer which stores a single set of data or set of files which can be accessed by more than one computer. Some servers are networked to the Internet and are potentially accessible to the public, while others are networked locally within one office or department.
A computer that handles requests from client computers for data, e-mail, file transfer, and other network services.
Servers are computers specialized in providing services to other computers on a network, be it the Internet or a similarly structured local area network (LAN), also known as Intranet, usually run within the confines of a company, organization etc. They often come in special cases mountable in tall server racks located in data centers and have no keyboard or display attached since they run unattended.
Computer that provides network services, such as hosting websites or providing e-mail capabilities.
A computer or device on a network that works in conjunction with a client to perform some operation. The Windows 2000 server is an example of a server.
A server is a machine that provides a service to software running on other machines. For example, a web browser (the client) must communicate with a web server in order to display web pages. It is possible for one server to perform many roles depending on how many server software packages are installed on it.
A computer that provides a service to other computers on a network. An Archie server, for example, lets people on the Internet use
A computer that provides a service to a client, for example a web server holds web pages which can be copied to another computer when requested
A computer system which can be accessed from remote systems for the purpose of exchanging data.
A computer that handles requests from the user's computer for data, email, file transfer, and other network services.
A computer which "serves" information to other computers per request. However, the actual serving of these requests is handled by the daemon for the specific request.
program or computer that provides a feature or service and awaits the connections from clients to execute their orders or give them the information they ask. In the case of peer to peer systems such as SLIP or PPP, the server is taken to be the end of the link that is called and the end calling is taken to be the client. It is one of the components of a client/ server system.
Hardware and software that provides information to clients in a format the customers can understand and use. For example, World Wide Web servers provide information read by Web browsers (clients). Here’s another example: to receive and listen to RealAudio sound over the Internet you need RealAudio client software on your computer and a connection to a RealAudio server.
A network server, (more traditionally called a file server), is normally a fast processor with large storage and memory capacity, which manages the network and the network file system and provides a number of functions such as: access to printers, disk space, application programs, back-up tape drives, as well as running the network operating system (NOS).
A machine that provides services to the network. Also, a workstation that provides resources to other workstations called client systems.
Computer with access to all computers on network.
Over the years, the term has been misinterpreted (but in common usage now) to also mean the physical computer on which the server software runs. Software ultimately requires computer hardware to run, and originally server software would be run on a large powerful computer such as a mainframe computer or minicomputer. These have largely been replaced by computers built using a more robust version of the microprocessor technology than is used in personal computers, and the term "server" was adopted to describe microprocessor-based machines designed for this purpose. In a general sense, "server" machines have high-capacity (and sometimes redundant) power supplies, a motherboard built for durability in 24x7 operations, large quantities of ECC RAM, and fast I/O subsystems employing technologies such as SCSI, RAID, and PCI-X or PCI Express. It is important to note, however, that computers referred to as "servers" do not necessarily run any server software, nor is it required that server software only be run on these types of computers. (From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server)
A server is a shared computer on the local area network that can be as simple as a regular PC se aside to handle print requests to a single printer. Or, more usually, it is the fastest and brawniest PC around.
a computer in a network that stores application programs and data files accessed by the other computers in the network.
A server is a computer that makes its resources available to the network and responds to the commands of a client. The server's shared resources can be files (a file server); printers (a print server); processing power (an application server); and just about any computer resource.
A computer and other device that allocates and manages the sharing of resources for a network. A server provides information or other services to its clients. While a server usually refers to an entire machine, it can also refer to a particular daemon on that machine.
Simply, a computer that provides resources, such as files or other information. Common Internet servers include file servers and name servers Domain Name Service.
A large, dedicated computer, connected to a computer network and used to store files and perform specific network-related tasks, such as spooling or acting as an OPI server. Server computers are not used to perform tasks such as page composition or image editing; instead, they act as a central repository of files that can be accessed by other computers on the network. Servers usually have very large quantities of storage space, and often run a high-performance OPERATING SYSTEM such as Unix.
A computer that acts as a host or "serves" information out to the Internet.
A process that provides some facility that can be used by other processes. A server process waits for requests.
Computer system or process used in conjunction with a client.
A computer that offers services ranging from email to Web pages to other computers, called clients, on a network.
A combination of hardware and software that allows for the delivery over the internet of a specific kind of content.
This refers to a machine whose sole purpose is to supply data, so that other machines can use it. See also client/server. This also describes any software process that runs on a server machine, and responds to client processes or programs locally, or across a network.
The computer in a network that manages the network's resources. For example, a Web server is a computer that processes requests for HTML and other components of web pages within a network.
A computer on the network that waits for other computers to connect and request/send information. These can be mail servers, print servers, web servers, database servers among others.
a computer that manages and stores file s and/or software for users of a network
A functional unit that provides shared services to workstations over a network; for example, a file server, a print server, a mail server.
A networked computer that handles client requests for Web pages.
Application that resides on a computer and provides services to other applications or users. SAP became famous by introducing the client/server computing concept to enterprise applications with SAP R/3.
A large, powerful networked computer, storing information which is then accessed by smaller computers on the same network.
(1) A function that provides services for users. A machine may run client and server processes at the same time. (2) A machine that provides resources to the network. It provides a network service, such as disk storage and file transfer, or a program that uses such a service.
Computer which stores and transmits data to a Client
A computer on a network that controls access to data. Compare with client/server.
A computer linked to a network that handles requests from other computers, or clients, serving them with files and processing power.
A workstation which provides access to network resources, such as a printer or hard drive.
A computer or a process that accepts and processes requests from clients. In Oracle documentation, "server" often refers to the Oracle database server.
A server, or network server, is a computer system which shares hardware and software resources, such as secondary storage, printers, application programs, etc., with network clients, or workstations.
A computer that stores information accessible by other computers.
A server is the program in the client/server architecture that answers client's requests. The term ''server'' is also used to designate the computer that makes resources available to the workstations (clients) on the network.
A computer that provides services to other computers, or the software that runs on it. Web servers display websites. Web servers also may act as an Application server, a server dedicated to running certain software applications or a Database server, providing database services.
A server is the central point of a network. Here data is stored centrally (file server) and services like email or printing are offered (application server).
A computer available on a network that makes services available to other nodes.
The computer where the HotTap programs are running.
A server is the main computer in a network where all the information is stored and the other computers are connected to so they can retrieve the information.
A computer (or some kind of software) that delivers a service to the end user on another computer. A server can also refer to a computer that runs software that allows it to store files for one or more website.
A special computer that shares files with other computers over a network. Servers serve files or documents and graphics to client computers. Client computers request files or documents and graphics from servers.
A host computer that stores information (e.g., Web sites) and responds to requests for information (e.g., links to another Web page). The term "server" is also used to refer to the software that makes the act of serving information possible. Commerce servers, for example, use software to run the main functions of an e-commerce Web site, such as product display, online ordering, and inventory management.
Oracle software that handles the functions required for concurrent, shared data access to an Oracle database. The server portion receives and processes SQL and PL/SQL statements originating from client applications. The computer that manages the server portion must be optimized for its duties.
A computer that provides network services such as files or World Wide Web resources. A single machine may have several different server software packages running on it, thus acting as several servers on the network.
A "Server" is a computer program which provides some service to other programs which are known as clients. Servers usually run continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is provided via a network such as the Internet or an Ethernet LAN, using a special network protocol that is tailored to the specific services being provided. Servers are often passive entities, doing little or nothing until a client connects and requests service. "Server" is also used to refer to the computer which is running the server program. See also Client.
The computer that stores your website. The server is on-line 24 hours a day, and holds the code for your web pages, plus all the graphics files called by those pages. Most servers run under the UNIX and Linux operating systems, although Windows servers are often used in corporate settings. We recommend Unix/Linux for everyone except Microsoft Corp.
a machine or program which processes requests from and interacts with client machines and/or programs
A computer or a program that provides a particular service on a network or on the Internet. Typical services include file access, printing, e-mail, FTP, and so on. The computers and software that access servers are called clients.
A computer or software that stores or provides resources for other computers (clients) in a network. A server is named after its specific function, e.g. Web server, mail server, print server. Also see client.
A computer that provides services for users of its network. The server receives requests for services and manages the requests so that they are answered in an orderly manner.
a machine connected to a network, which performs central administration functions (e.g. data storage, backups). Web servers specifically provide web pages to client machines.
a computer and a software program that responds to queries from a client. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or to the machine on which the software is running, example: "Our mail server is down today, that's why e-mail is not being delivered." A single server can have several different server software programs running on it, thus providing many different services to clients on the network.
A computer on a network which serves out information to other computers.
A high-tech computer with extra memory and extra storage, designed to house a network operating system. Servers provide services over a network, such as network storage, remote printing, centralized programs, and Internet access. When you dial into an ISP, you are connecting to a remote server, which in turn provides an Internet service to your machine.
The server is the application entity that responds to requests for connections from clients. The server is passive, waiting for requests from clients.
The application acting on behalf of the arbitrator to converse with the client, retrieve authentication information, verify the applicant's credentials and grant or deny requests.
A program that acts as a central information source and provides services to programs in the same or other computers. The term can either refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or to the machine on which the software is running.
A PC that provides its resources to other PCs on a network. A dedicated server only provides resources; if its resources are used directly then it also functions as a client.
Identifies a physical RidgeStar system operating a copy of the Apache HTTP Service that responds to Internet based requests for service. Most RidgeStar physical servers are named in the form NETn (where n is a numeric value).
A networked computer that is dedicated to serving requested information or multimedia content to either end users (clients) or other servers.
A fast, high-powered computer designed to serve up data to a network of computers. Your website sits on one of your hosting company's Internet servers. At Quill & Mouse Studios, our servers use the Linux operating system the most secure and safe servers available.
A computer owned by a Hosting Firm. This computer sends content, such as Web pages, out to the Web and receives information in return. In the case of the eye4image.com site, the server name is www. The Domain eye4image.com communicates via the www server, thus we get www.eye4image.com.
A computer or network that hosts HTML documents or files that is connected to the internet.
A computer or network device that provides services to multiple users on the network. For example, a file server allows multiple networked computers to share one set of files, programs, or documents. A printer server allows multiple networked computers to access a network-attached printer.
A specific physical server, ie the machine the server software is running on. The server may be determined by a field in the log files or by the name of the directory/folder containing the log file.
The machine which sends its operating system and data during a broadcast. Please see Section 3.6, “Network Broadcasts†for information. See Also Broadcast, Client.
A computer that delivers information and software to other computers linked by a network.
A Computer on a Network that managers all other devices on that Network.
A machine one can connect to and get news (or mail) from.
A server is a computer designed to provide various services for an entire network. It is typically either a workstation or a mainframe because it will usually be expected to handle far greater loads than ordinary desktop systems. The load placed on servers also necessitates that they utilize robust OSes, as a crash on a system that is currently being used by many people is far worse than a crash on a system that is only being used by one person.
A computer that manages resources and supplies services to a client. In the N1 Grid Service Provisioning System, a server is a computer on which one of the N1 Grid Service Provisioning System applications has been installed.
A PC or device that connects to other PCs on a network to manage resources (web sites, e-mail, printers, etc.).
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A computer system that provides resources to remote clients.
A computer that stores information and then sends its stored information across a network. Servers deliver information upon request from a client, (see "client/server" entry) who is attached to the network.
the game world, a computer who is always online where you can play your character and meet other people. You access the server through your client (see client)
A computer or other device that manages a network service. An example is a print server that manages network printing.
Otherwise known as an ISP, or internet service provider in this context. It's a computer, and the main brain of a network in any other context, which supplies program and data information to computer terminals.
a computer program that provides services to another computer program. There are many different kinds of servers. For example, file server, web server, etc.
A computer providing services or software to other computers within a network.
A computer that responds to commands from a client computer. The client and server work together to perform distributive application functionality. See also client.
The computer that provides web pages to clients or users. Also called the host.
A computer that provides (serves) information or services to many client computers. Servers exist to serve you. Typical servers include mail, web and news servers.
A server is the computer that links other computers and allows links to to other Internet sites. The terms, Server, indicates a service provided to users. Hence a service provider is a company that specialises in giving access to users, typically paying subscribers.
for purposes of an internet arrangement, a server refers to the computer hardware that stores your homepage, and sends and receives information through the world wide web
n. A functional unit that provides services to one or more clients over a network. Examples include a file server, a print server, and a mail server.
the computer holding files that are accessed by your (or anyone else's) computer when you are connected to the internet (online) and have typed in a valid URL
(1) A piece of software the provides services, data and resources to other computers on a network. (2) A computer that is running a "server operating system" such as Windows 2000 Server or Unix.
a host that will provide a network service to other hosts (i.e. accept new connections)
the computer on which a website lives. Also called a host.
A network node that provides services to client PCs, for example, file access, print spooling, or remote execution.
a computer used to manage file storage and traffic in a network
This is where your web site or database, or both, resides. You may choose to run your own server or have a hosting provider look after this for you.
A computing device capable of retrieving stored content and delivering it on request to external clients via a network connection.
That part of a object monitor that handles networking and distributed services.
A computer that lets other computers and devices on a network share its resources. Includes print servers, Internet servers, and data servers. A server can also be combined with a hub or router.
A other computers contact for a service.
A software application designed to bridge the communication between a device, controller or data source with a client application. Servers can only respond to requests made by a client. An example would be an HMI, an client, asking the OPC server for the latest value of a particular process value. Also related is Client.
A computer on a local area network that controls access to resources such as files and printers. A LAN Manager server can also function as a workstation. In Windows NT Advanced Server domains, a server is a computer that receives a copy of the domain's security policy and domain database, and authenticates network logons. See also domain controller, primary domain controller.
The central computer used by your ISP and the other network operators.
The computer dedicated to handling the communications needs of the rest of the computers on a network.
A networked computer that responds to requests submitted by the user. For example, the WebCT program and all WebCT courses reside on a networked computer at BCCC. When you wish to access your WebCT course, you connect to it by making a request (logging in) of the WebCT server at Bucks.
A networked computer that responds to requests submitted by a client. Often, servers store files, programs, and other data that may require too much memory to run on a client's system.
A server is a computer that provides part of the functionality of the Internet. A Web server sends Web pages to your computer when you click a link on the Web, and an e-mail server sends and receives your e-mail for you.
The computers running the actual Anarchy Online gameworld are servers.
A computer used for holding web site data and other information, also used to connect incoming and outgoing data transmission.
An application component which responds to requests from a client.
A shared device on a network that any user can access. The server can provide a variety of network services including electronic filing, mailing, printing, and communicating.
A networked computer that handles client requests for resources. Most servers on the Internet are web servers.
A computer connected to the Internet. Users cannot directly dial-up the Internet using a modem, but must gain access through a server. Many government offices, universities, and large businesses provide access for their employees. For access at home, a user can either subscribe to one of the commercial on-line services such as America Online, Compuserve, and Prodigy, which provide Internet access in addition to their other features, or to one of the dedicated Internet server companies located in most cities.
As the name implies, a server serves information to computers that connect to it. When users connect to a server, they can access programs, files, and other information from the server. Common servers are Web servers, mail servers, and LAN servers. A single computer can have several different server programs running on it.
The computers where the content for a weblog is published and available for people around the world to access at any time via the Internet. Servers are also known as hosts.
A computer that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or to the machine on which the software is running. localconnect has multiple servers with many different purposes. ruby.nb.net is the address of the mail server, while www.nb.net is the address of the web server. See Also: Client , Network
Any computer that is set up to allow other computers to access data stored on it over a networ or the internet. They are usually quite powerful, with lots of storage space.
A software application that responds with requested information or executes tasks on the behalf of a client application. Also, a network host, such as a web server running a set of protocol server applications.
A program or computer system that stores and distributes email from one mailbox to another, or relays email from one server to another in a network.
A computer containing data which can be accessed externally by a user at a client computer. The most common examples today are Web servers. The word "server" may also be used to refer to the software that listens for information requests and sends the appropriate data across the network. The Apache server software is the most common Web server software used today.
A computer, or application that provides files, data, or some other central body of information to multiple "client" computers by means of a network.
The computer within which a URL or e-mail system resides. American-0n-Line, Gemini, IMConline, Delphi, MSN, etc., are Servers from which you access the entire World Wide Web, or Internet.
A (powerful) computer that has a permanent connection to the Internet. Web sites are stored on a Web server.
A central computer from which a particular service takes place. For example, there are FTP servers, Gopher servers, and WAIS servers. Servers are accessed by clients.
A computer system that serves one or more other computers, called clients, by providing a resource to them.
A computer on a network that serves as a central repository for data and programs and which can be accessed over the network by other computers, which are called clients.
1) A computer which is dedicated to "serving" up web pages over a computer network, such as the Internet, as requested by web browsers. More generally, a computer dedicated to handling a variety of types of internet transmissions, such as HTTP, FTP, POP, SLIP, etc. 2) A program on such a computer which transmits data over a network. Example: The Apache web server.
A computer station on a network that handles special tasks, such as disk storage, printing, or communications. A dedicated server handles only its special tasks. An Internet server is a program that interacts with user programs. For example, a "web server" provides World Wide Web pages to your browser program.
This primarily a machine that caters to a network of users. Your completed web site will be uploaded to a Server which will then allow it to be viewed online.
A computer or application, that provides a service to client software on other computers. Servers are used for web hosting and other web applications.
A type of processor that provides specific services to network users, such as managing file access and managing the exit and entry of information to LAN users.
Any computer that can provide resources to another.
A computer/application that sends data over the network to a matching client computer/program that is capable of properly interpreting that data.
1. A program which provides some service to other (client) programs. The connection between client and server is normally by means of message passing, often over a network, and uses some protocol to encode the client's requests and the server's responses. 2. A computer which provides some service for other computers connected to it via a network. The most common example is a file server which has a local disk and services requests from remote clients to read and write files on that disk.
A computer that manages the resources on a network, controlling access to the software, printer and other devices as well as providing a centralized storage area for programs and data.
A computer that shares its resources, such as printers and files, with other computers on the network but is used only to store and retrieve information.
A computer that provides a specific kind of service to clients that are running software on other computers. For example, when you, the client, request a web page when using a web browser the request is passed on to the correct server on the web holding that page and the server "serves" or passes the web page back to the remote computer. Servers can be dedicated to particular tasks - it can be a web server serving web pages or an email server handling email. Alternatively, single server machine could have several different server software packages running on it, thus providing many different services to clients on the network. Back
A machine that provides a network service. For example, disk storage and file transfers must be performed on a server.
A computer that provides or hosts files and content for access by other computers (clients).
A computer or program dedicated to offering services, usually over the network. Examples of services are file delivery, name resolution, and graphical rendering.
a special computer where the files that make up web sites and their special IP addresses live. It serves up websites - it powers them.
A computer (located anywhere in the world) which sends requested information to a client.
Any computer that manages network resources, such as the storage of Webpages or the running of CGI scripts.
In a network, a node that provides facilities to other stations; for example, a file server, a printer server, a mail server.
A computer, or software package, that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW or HTTP server, or to the machine on which the software is running. A single server machine could have several different server software packages running on it, thus providing many different servers to clients on the network. More specifically, a server is a computer that manages and shares network resources.
A computer used primarily to store data, providing access to shared resources. Usually contains a network operating system.
a computer, or the software on that computer, that allows other computers to access via a network or over the Internet
A computer, or a software package, that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. It is basically a computer with the right tools required to "serve" others.
A computer or device that manages network resources. The term can refer to a piece of software, or to the machine on which the software is running. A single server machine could be running several different server software packages, thus providing many different services to users on the network.
The big daddy of computers. It holds a huge amount of data, files, web pages and so on that's shared over a network. When you look at a web site, you are connected to the server that the web pages are stored on.
Machines responsible for a given function of a domain name, such as web hosting or email, are refered to as servers.
A server is a computer that holds HTML pages, and makes them available for anyone on the Internet. Typically, you would be using a server belonging to a company called your Host. Their computers (servers) are on 24 hrs a day and ensures that your web pages are always available to be seen. You could use your own computer as a server, but that requires specialized software and your computer would need to be online all the time. Tag - The HTML codes used in web page design are also called tags URL - Stands for Universal Resource Locator, and should be thought of as the address of your web site. This is the http://www.sitename.com stuff that you put into your browser when you are looking at web sites
A device or system which has been specifically configured to provide a service, usually to a group of clients.
A computer that stores and delivers information to other computers.
The term is now also used to mean the physical computer on which the software runs. Originally server software would be located on a mainframe computer or minicomputer. These have largely been replaced by computers built using a more robust version of the microprocessor technology than is used in personal computers, and the term "server" was adopted to describe microprocessor-based machines designed for this purpose. If you are not a technical person, a server is just like your computer, but designed to handle more traffic. A server will have more memory, more processors and software designed specifically for the business of "serving" on the Internet or within a network.
a computer or piece of software used to perform (usually demanding) computational tasks, such as complicated calculations or storage of large databases. A server is shared across a network, and accessed via another computer -- see Client.
A computer that offers networking service, equipped with server software.
A program on a remote computer used to provide resources such as file storage, software, and information
A computer that allows other computers (or clients) to connect to it and interact. Most servers contain files that can be accessed by clients, or offer clients access to additional resources such as the Internet.
A server is a computer that holds data to be shared over a network.
A computer, or a software package, that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or to the machine on which the software is running, e.g. "Our web server just got upgraded, that's why our web page comes up so quickly." A single server machine could have several different server software packages running on it, thus providing many different services to clients on the network.
A computer which is part of a network where the other computers on the network can store information and which is the central hub for network resources.
Describes any hardware which provides services to a client.
A computer or device on a network that possesses data or applications shared by the network's users.
A computer connected to the network that contains primary files or applications and shares them as requested with other computers on the network.
A computer that processes end-user applications or requests.
A computer connected to the Internet which stores and provides information of some sort, such as e-mail or Web pages. Also called a "host."
The computer that holds web pages and distibutes them on the web.
A computer or specialized device that provides and manages access to shared network resources, such as hard disks and printers. See also client.
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Software (or a hardware and software combination) which provides a specific kind of service and information to client software which may run on other computers. For example, Web servers allows one to access the Web documents located on them.
A computer that provides files as shared resources to a computer network. See also Client.
Any computer which fulfils requests from another computer - for example, displaying a web page, storing information or receiving email. Also used to refer to a "master" computer which stores and backs up all the information in an organisation.
A computer on a network that is dedicated to a particular purpose and which stores all information and performs the critical functions for that purpose. For example, a Web server would store all files related to a Web site and perform all work necessary for hosting the Web site. Most congressional offices have at least one server that is dedicated as both a network server and a file server. This means that, in its network server role, the computer is responsible for holding the files and managing the processes that enable everyone in the office to access and use the network. In its file server role, it holds the central computer files and the CMS database.
A 'host' computer which supplies information and services to other computers on a network.
A computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network.
A computer, or in this case a software package, that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on the same or other computers.
A computer or computers with unique architecture coupled with software that responds to requests for information from other computers over a LAN, WAN, or the internet. All web pages and search engines reside on servers and each server has an unique address on the internet.
A computer on a network which is dedicated to serve a specific purpose. A server typically serves one or more clients. On the internet, web servers display web pages, FTP servers send and receive files, and mail servers send and receive email.
The computer your home computer is connected to which gives you Internet access. Few people have their computers connected directly to the Internet. More commonly, you connect to a larger computer called a server which connects to the Internet for you.
The server is a computer which stores the information and programs required to run/generate your website. Servers are also used to manage email accounts which run alongside the companies website. Servers can be located locally or remotely which generally speaking refers to where they are situated- in the office location (local) or outside the company's offices (remote).
The computer on a local area network that often acts as a data and application repository and that controls an application's access to workstations, printers and other parts of the network.
a provider of network service; typically stores information and software; a system or program that receives requests from one or more client systems or programs to perform acitivities that allow the client to accomplish certain tasks
A computer that provides some service for other computers connected to it via a network. The library's database containing all book records is located on a server so that several client machines (OPACs) can access the files. See Client/Server.
This is usually the piece of software or end of a system remote from the user. The server provides some service to one or many clients. Examples of servers include ftp, Networked File System, or Domain Name Server. In the case of peer to peer systems such as slip or ppp the server is taken to be the end of the link that is called and the end calling is taken to be the client.
Computer dedicated to managing network resources such as shared files or programs that run on behalf of users.
A computer that serves other machines. A server is generally a central machine used for storage or other functions. A web server processes requests for HTML and other documents that are components of web pages.
A computer or software package that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. A server is designed to communicate with a specific type of client software.
A computer that has software to allow other computers to connect with it.
In the context of "Client-Server" architecture this the program that runs on a single computer but is accessed and therefore shared by multiple clients over the LAN. Cf: Client
In any network, a computer system, computer, software program, or hardware (such as a printer) that stores and helps retrieve data, supplies files, or provides services (such as printing) to the requesting client (computer or program).
A computer that is configured to provide services to the network, such as files and programs. See also client.
A large computer that stores HTML documents so that they can be accessed on the WWW.
A program or computer that services another program or computer. Web servers share web pages with other computers.
A computer that provides information to Internet users.
A computer or software that provides specific services to software running on other computers. The "mail server" at your ISP is software that handles all of the incoming and outgoing mail for all of your ISP's users. A server on a LAN is hardware that constitutes the primary node on the network. It may also have software which provides specific services, data or other capabilities to all of the client computers attached to it.
A computer that can distribute information or files automatically in response to specifically worded e-mail requests.
A computer, which provides a service to another computer on a network. If I network two identical machines in my house, and use one to retrieve a file from another, I have just used the second machine as a server. One of the more common kinds of servers is a web server. These computers offer up web pages when they are requested. So, when I go to microsoft.com, one of Microsoft's web servers offers up a web page to my computer. Most servers have special software that enables them to better manage requests. In the case of web pages, IIS and Apache are two popular web server platforms.
A computer that provides services to others over the network.
A computer in a network that sends data to a client computer. The software that sends data to a client computer.
A server is the main, host computer on a network. It houses information and responds to requests for information (for example, it houses websites and executes their links to other websites). The term ‘server’ also refers to the software that makes the act of ‘serving information’ possible. A server may be dedicated (where its sole purpose is to be the server) or non-dedicated (where in addition to being the server, it can be used for basic computing purposes).
For a LAN, a computer running administrative software that controls access to all or part of the network and its resources. A computer acting as a server makes resources available to computers acting as workstations on the network. See client.
Typically, the term refers to a network node or application which provides some service to many remote client s. In the context of MTP Core SDK programming, however, the term specifically refers to the application which is responding to a particular MTP request.
A computer, which is designed to generate information for, connected users. A server delivers web pages to users. A server can also be called a host or node.
A high-capacity computer that houses files and applications which are shared within a network of multiple users (clients). The term may refer to both the hardware and software or just the software that performs the service.
A computer with a special service function on a network, generally to receive and connect incoming information traffic.
A computer that provides services to other computers. A "web server" stores web site files and "serves" them to people who request them.
A server is a computer, which hosts software which "serves" a client program. For example an Email server would server and Email program, a web server would serve a browser. A single computer can run several servers simultaneously
A specially configured computer running network software that provides access to network resources for client workstation computers.
A system on a network that provides files and programs to other systems (clients) on the network.
A computer on a network that contains files and folders that many people on the network can use.
A program that handle Client – programs. There are different kinds of servers. For example a FTP - server allows a FTP - client to download data or a Web-Server allows a Web - client to access the Web sites located on the server.
A database server is a computer running a program which specializes in storing and fetching data in and from a database and providing services to clients which connect to it. Various well-known database servers are MySQL, MS SQL, and Oracle.
a process with one or more threads that accepts requests from client processes. It implements a set of services that it makes available to clients running either on the same computer or possibly on various computers in a distributed network.
Computer hardware and software that is attached to a network and which automatically stores, processes, and transmits data or information that is generally accessed by many people using client programs. A standard language is used to define this client-server interaction.
A server is a computer that stores information that is retrieved by other computers.
A powerful computer that serves as a central repository for applications, print jobs, or other network traffic. Servers are often the same hardware as an ordinary PC, but with a more stable operating system, more memory, and greater expandability.
A Host machine. A server provides two roles: 1) it provides you with a connection to the Internet. 2) It passes files from its hard drive to someone requesting them.
Special software on a computer which responds to requests for information from Internet users. Also, this term is commonly used to describe the computer on which the server software resides.
A server is a computer on a network that manages network resources. Servers are normally dedicated to perform specific tasks, for example print, file, database and Web servers.
A computer which runs a computer program designed to allow client computers to perform tasks on it.
Computer which distributes information to other computers connected to it. For example, there are Web servers, mail servers and LAN servers.
A host that makes an application or a service available to other hosts, typically clients. The backbone of a network. A Web server relays information to Web browser clients.
a computer or device on a network that stores and manages network resources and responds to requests for information. Different types of servers include file servers, print servers, and network servers.
In a network, any device that can be shared by all users. An application or a process that responds to a client request. See also client/server.
There are various types of server, Web site, Mail and News servers. All are large and powerful computers that have to handle numerous requests for information simultaneously.
A program or computer that offers 'services' (such as e-mail) to other computers on the network.
The entity in a networking relationship that provides service to clients and other entities on the network. Server software generally resides on hosts with constant, well known network addresses so that clients can reliably contact them. Servers provide information and perform other activities in response to client requests.
(1) A computer containing files available on a network, or (2) a program that provides a service to other programs.
The machine in a distributed system that stores data and supplies it to the client upon request. Each McIDAS-X workstation session acts as both a client and a local server. It can also be configured as a remote server, supplying data to all clients.
A server is a network device that provides service to the network users (or "clients") by managing shared resources. A new trend in telecommunications in the last few years is client-to-client networking where centralized servers are bypassed entirely. With client-to-client networking, every PC has the potential to be a server.
are where boards are actually hosted upon. There are different names for each server such as the bb server which this and the Support board as hosted on have the server prefix bb. Azure, Denim and Emerald are all new servers and many more are to come. There is no difference in speed, only in the url and what prefix needed to reach a board. http://bb.bbboy.net/support is a example of a bb server address. http://emerald.bbboy.net/talkingbestboard is a example of one on the Emerald server.
A machine whose sole purpose is to supply data so that other machines can use that data. This describes any software process that runs on a server machine and responds to client processes or programs locally or across a network. See also client/server. SCW's consultants are server experts. Our Network consultants know how to design, implement and configure a server solution no matter what the size of your business is.
A computer that has its own IP address, is connected to the Internet, and serves (delivers) content to other computers. Individual pages or very small Web sites can be hosted on an ordinary computer, but anything more sophisticated requires high-speed, secure servers running 24 hours a day. For a fee, a company will host a site. Web sites are hosted on a server. Occasionally, you will encounter something called a server error; this is usually temporary and is often rectified within seconds. You can retry after a short wait and usually succeed in connecting. See also access, error messages, IP address, and ISP.
A computer or software package that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers; A computer with direct Internet access that stores one or many Web sites. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or to the machine on which the software is running, e.g. When the mail server is down, e-mail does not get out. A single server machine could have several different server software packages running on it, thus providing many different servers to clients on the network.
a computer or other network device that manages network resources, e.g., file server, print server or database server.
A program that provides services to clients. Keep in mind that different types of servers provide different types of services.
A computer that delivers web pages to users. It is the "computer" where web site files (the whole web site) reside and are accessed through the Internet. A server can also be called a host or node.
A computer on a network that manages network resources. A file server is a computer and storage device dedicated to storing files. Any user on the network can store files on the server. A print server is a computer that manages one or more printers, an e-mail server handles incoming and outgoing e-mail, and an Internet network server is a computer that manages Internet traffic. A database server is a computer system that processes database queries. Servers are often dedicated, meaning that they perform no other tasks besides their server tasks.
A server is a computer, which operates the OIS, holds all of its data and is networked to the other OIS PCs or dumb terminals. Usually it will be connected by a modem to the supplier's support centre for first line maintenance and problem solving.
A server is an element on the network which holds information or applications to be accessed by users of the network. A server can be small, e.g. a "personal web server" running on a PC to enable you to develop web pages; or massive, e.g. a machine holding corporate data for thousands of users, or a webserver run by a major Internet Service Provider. The main types of server you are likely to encounter are: file servers - where electronic files such as documents, spreadsheets, images, video files, etc are stored for shared access application server - where software programmes (such as Word, etc) are held to be downloaded by users when they need them, rather than being installed on every PC database server - where information is held in a database or databases for shared access web server - where web pages for an intranet, extranet or Internet website are "hosted".
The server is the computer on network providing centralized access to data and security.
A server is a program or a dedicated computer that provides a service to other computers or users on a network. For example, a file server provides shared access to a file system, a name server maps user and computer names to machine addresses, and a print server supports a printer(s) for the shared use of anyone on the network.
a computer or application that sends data over the network to a matching client computer or application.
A computer system or software which provides resources (e.g., file servers and name servers). See also: Client, Domain Name System. [RFC1392].
A computer that provides a service for other computers (called clients). Servers and their clients are connected to each other via a network that allows messages to pass back and forth. Clients send requests to servers using special computer languages, and servers respond to those requests. Networks usually have many clients for each server. The PowerSchool server runs continuously, waiting for requests to arrive from PowerGrade, administrators, teachers, or parents, and responds to those requests at any hour of the day or night.
There usually exists only one main (or master) server. It contains all the data (jobs, testcases, clients etc), manages the keyspaces, hands out work, displays status pages, let's you administer anything etc. Clients talk to it directly or via a proxy.
A computer or software package that provides a specific kind of service to clients running on other computers. In an e.Order configuration, you can set up separate servers for the Dynamics SQL Server database and Windows NT or Windows 2000, Site Server Commerce Edition and e.Order.
1) A computer which services requests from client machines in a computer network 2) A program that services requests from client programs, e.g. Web server, Oracle server.
A server is a computer which sends information to a different computer over a network (this other computer is called the client). As these computers can be accessed by many different clients simultaneously they are typically faster and can store more data than the average personal computer. In terms of the Web, servers are where web documents are stored, i.e. you must have access to space on a web server to have a web page.
A computer that shares resources with other computers on the Internet. In the context of Internet services a server is a computer system or program which provides information to other programs called clients. When a user starts a Web browser she starts a client program which contacts a Web server program.
The program that provides backup, archive, space management, and administrative services to clients. The server program must be at the necessary level to provide all of these services.
a computer oe computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
A computer, or host, on the network, designed for power and robustness rather than user-friendliness and convenience. Servers typically run round-the-clock and carry central corporate data. ¯ OR ¯ A process performing the centralized component of some task, for example extracting information from a corporate database. See also Client/Server.
usually a dedicated computer that shares its storage resources and applications (that are run right off that server) with client computers. Often performs a multitude of tasks such as authentication (as a domain controller), print server, application server, web server, database server, Remote Access Server (for dialup and VPN clients), email server, etc.
A computer on a network whose job is to listen for particular srevice request and to respond to those that it knows how to satisfy.
A server is a computer system (a combination of hardware and software) that runs programs, stores files, directs traffic, and controls communications on a network or the Internet. Clients (also called users or workstations) access a server for specific information and services.
computer dedicated to interact with other networked computers to share resources (files, printing capabilities, a modem bank); depending on scale can be anything from a garden-variety PC or Mac to a very-high-power Sun Microsystems or SGI workstation serving hundreds of remote terminal connections the way chip, dale, and rocky do. Computer classrooms have their own servers providing storage for class files and programs.
Also referred to as a Host, is a networked computer that serves or hosts a particular type of information to the user.
A high speed computer in a network that is shared by multiple users. It holds the programs and data that are shared by all users.
A computer that delivers content to a computer network. For chat purposes, we distinguish between the (physical) web server and the (virtual) chat server that consists of software only. admin See 'Administrator' ban Interdicting a user from all access to the chat server, i.e., the Chat System in general. group In terms of the SPiN Chat System, a 'server group' means the set of server-related rights a user or group of users can have.
A computer or a software package that provides a specific kind of service to a client software running on other computers. Can refer to software on the WWW or a specific machine for where the software is running.
In general, a server is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs in the same or other computers.
a computer that manages and delivers information to the users on a network. When the Richland server is "down," you cannot access the Internet. When a server that stores a document or Web page that you are trying to access is "down" you will get an error message.
A computer hosting something other people can access, in Gmod's case, a multiplayer game. Someone hosting a server is called a host.
The server, or host, stores and distributes information and resources across the network to individual computers.
device that is connected to the internet and provides access to web pages or other content when requested by a browser, a gopher or other software
See "Client/Server&quo t; above.
A server is a computer in a network, containing information or programs that are often shared with others. A web page on the Internet is always located on a server.
This is a main frame computer that serves the other computers attached to it.
A server is computer software that "serves" documents or programs to another computer which requested them. In such instances the requesting computer is known as a "client". A server could also just be software that serves files to a client program on the same box. On the web the most used server is the HTTP server. Other types of servers are FTP, NNTP (for news), SMTP (for email) , etc.
A computer on a network that stores commonly used resources such as data or programs, and makes these available on demand to clients on the network. See also: Client, Client-server architecture.
A server is a computer in a network that is used to provide services (like accessing files) to the other computers within the network.
A computer deliberately devoted to sharing its files and resources, such as discs and printers, with other computers on the network.
A device on a local area network that provides services to other devices on the network. The CallPath Enterprise Client/2 Server provides coordination of voice and data transfers to ACD queues.
A computer (or software) that provides resources to the network. Also called a host.
A computer that provides a service to another computer, e.g., file server, mail server, news server. A Web server that shares documents with other computers on the Internet.
A computer that provides shared resources, such as files & printers, to the network.
A machine that serves several client systems.
Server is a generic term for hardware or software that makes services available on the network.
A server is a computer in a network containing information or programs that are often shared with other computers. A webpage on the Internet is always located on a server.
Computer hardware that allows a host computer to share data with networked computers.
A server is a computer on a network that stores files and delivers them to other computers when requested
a server is a program that runs on one computer and distributes (serves) information to other computers. A server operates in conjunction with a client program; the client receives the served information. The server listens on a particular port (or ports) and accepts client connections on the port or ports.
A computer software application that carries out some task on behalf of users. This is usually divided into file serving, allowing users to store and access files on a common computer; and application serving, where the software runs a computer program to carry out some task for the users. This is the original meaning of the term. Web, mail, and database servers are what most people access when using the internet.
A host providing a specific service, or services to you.
A central computer with special software that provides services to other computers on a network.
Is a computer that holds a huge amount of data, files and Web pages which are shared over a network. When you look at a Web site, you are connected to the server that the Web pages are stored on.
A computer program device on a network that manages network resources. In this system, the kernel acts as the server.
A computer which offers a service to other computers in a network.
A functional unit that provides shared services to clients over a network e.g. file server, print server or mail server.
Back-end processor for a department or whole enterprise that supports multiple users; provides specific information or processing resources to a user community. Servers range from a PC to a mainframe.
A computing device that provides a service to users on a network (clients). An example is a file server that stores and maintains documents for retrieval.
A computer that provides client PCs with access to files, printers or other services as shared resources to a computer network.
A network device that manages resources and supplies services to a client. See also client.
A server serves information to computers that connect to it. The term can refer to the machine on which the software is running or to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server - a single computer can have several different server programs running on it. Common servers are Web servers, mail servers, and LAN servers.
1. Internet - means the ISP 2. Any other context - the main computer in a network, sending out data to other machines / terminals.
A computer that stores application and data files for all workstations on a network. Also referred to as a file server.
(1) A functional unit that provides services to one or more clients over a network. (2) In the AIX operating system, an application program that usually runs in the background and is controlled by the system program controller.
The computer which controls a network.
A computer or software package that provides a specific service to client software running on other computers. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or to the machine on which the software is running, hence the popular phrase: "The server's down."
A computer that supports telecommunications in a local area network, as well as the sharing of peripheral devices, software, and databases among the workstations in the network. The most important characteristic of a server is the speed of its disk drive access and the speed of its microprocessor chip.
software that serves information to client software applications upon request
Computer that provides services which could be used by clients.
A specialized computer which is accessible by other computers. A web server hosts websites which can be accessed by end users.
A computer that responds to a request from another computer across the network is referred to as the server. Thus, a computer that hosts a printer that has a share is referred to as the print server. The other computer is referred to as the client.
Network computer that manages shared resources, like data files or access to a printer.
A server is a computer that is set up to serve data to those who are requesting it. A Web server serves up Web pages when someone goes to access them, whereas an e-mail server serves e-mail messages to users who have accounts there. Servers are just regular computers in many cases, but are normally designed to be quite powerful, stable, and reliable because serving information today is a mission-critical task for many businesses. You can buy a regular desktop computer and make it a server (although making it accessible over the Internet is a task that requires technical expertise), but for huge operations, special super-stable high-performance equipment is used, like in the case of a mail, Web, or even chat server at an ISP.
A Web server is where a Web page and other data "resides" on the Internet. It is called a server because it "serves" or delivers Web pages when requested. It uses the HTTP protocol for Web pages, but other protocols may be used, such as FTP.
A computer designated for supplying information in many forms, so that other computers can use it. Common servers are Web servers, proxy servers , mail servers, and file servers.
Simply, a computer that stores and delivers resources, such as files or other information. Common Internet server typess include mail, file servers and name servers.
A computer that keeps or "serves" documents, programs and data to other computers. In the context of the Internet servers are normally permanently connected to the net and (in theory) always accessible.
a computer, or a program on the computer, acting as an Internet site whose data is available to client computers.
The CPU, or "case," portion of a computer that manages network resources such as computer files, printers, databases, or network traffic. A server does not require much human operation, so most do not have keyboards or monitors.
The central computer which provides data when it receives requests from a client. Servers are generally fast machines with large amounts of disk space, able to cope with many different requests at once.
Any computer that stores information that is available to other users, often over the Internet.
Computer that makes services available on a network.
A computer or software program that provides services such as email and World-Wide Web access to clients on a network.
Server computers are designed to support a computer network that allows users to share files, applications, software, and hardware.
A program which provides some service to other (client) programs. The connection between client and server is normally by means of message passing, often over a network, and uses some protocol to encode the client's requests and the server's responses. The server may run continuously (as a daemon), waiting for requests to arrive or it may be invoked by some higher level daemon which controls a number of specific servers (inetd on Unix). There are many servers associated with the Internet, such as those for HTTP, Network File System, Network Information Service (NIS), Domain Name System (DNS), FTP, news, finger, Network Time Protocol. On Unix, a long list can be found in /etc/services or in the NIS database "services". Source: Dictionary.com
The software that people with a home page need in order to let you look at their stuff, or the computer on which it is held.
a computer with full-time access to the internet which is used to store files and web sites and "serve" them up as needed when accessed via a url. The server portion of a url is the "www.servername.com." The server can be either a real computer, or space rented on a hosting computer. This situation, where a domain name resides on someone else's server is called a "virtual domain."
A server is often thought of as a computer on the Internet that contains files that other people can access. Actually it is software installed on a computer that operates like a telephone exchange. That is, it receives calls or requests and delivers the requested information.
This is a software program used to provide, or serve, information to remote computers. Servers function in a Client-Server information exchange model.
The computer that makes available the service features (HTTP, FTP access, Email use, etc.) as well as the entire information offer of the Internet service provider.
A computer that provides resources and services (e.g., file sharing and printer sharing) to other computers ( clients) on a network.
A computer that provides shared services, such as file storage, file transfer, message transfer, and database queries, to network users on client computers. See also client computer.
A computer with a special service function on a network, generally receiving and connecting incoming information traffic.
A program, run on a computer connected to the Internet, which dispenses information or performs services in response to requests delivered to the server from client programs operated by remote users. The World Wide Web server software is the most common type of Internet server, but e-mail and computer conferencing servers are also commonly found at large Internet sites.
A computer that hosts information available to anyone accessing the Internet. Activity on a Web server is recorder in a log file.
A computer that manages network resources; for example, a Web server, a network server, or a mail server.
A computer or device on a network that manages network resources. One server can host many online courses. Servers located at OISE/UT host all of our WebKF and FirstClass courses.
A computer program that provides services to other computer programs in the same or other computers. See also Web server.
A machine that makes services available on a network. A file server enables others to access files, while a Web server is the computer system that makes its Web pages available to others through the HTTP protocol.
A system that supplies services to a client.
The thing that send out Web pages. Can refer to a computer, but can also refer to the software (usually Apache) that serves handles http requests.
a special purpose device within a LAN that performs a specific function. For example, the file server will provide access to the shared files for all LAN users. The file server is usually a computer that has no other function in the network. (p. 5)
the computer version of a waiter or waitress. The server waits for your requests and then attempts to serve the requested information to you.
On a network, the computer that contains the data or provides the facilities to be accessed by other computers on the network.
A computer that provides a particular service over the Internet, such as e-mail, chat or FTP. Think of a server like a receptionist in an office; the receptionist knows where to direct all the calls that come in.
A computer that uses a network to provide services.
in a network, a computer that is reserved for servicing other computers in the network. Servers can provide several different types of services, such as file services and communication services. Servers can also enable users to access shared resources such as disks, data, and modems.
A computer that controls the network it is part of and various resources on it. A server may manage file storage, printing, and network traffic across a network.
Software that allows a computer to perform a specific function for another computer. The World Wide Web and Gopher are examples of systems run on server software.
On a LAN, the computer that runs administrative software, controlling access to the network and its resources, such as printers and remote drives. The Internet (and other large networks) are composed of many servers to process commands from client computers.
Very generally, a server is any computer or device on a network that manages network resources. But “server” usually denotes a device that services other devices called “clients” (e.g., a Web server interacts over the Internet with clients called Web browsers).
Normally refers to hardware that supports server software, which provides processing capabilities to deliver results to clients. Typically a server will host the database systems and applications software needed to provide features and functions to end users who access the server via a client connected to a network.
A computer or even a software program that provides services to clients – such as file storage (file server), programs (application server), printer sharing (print server), fax (fax server) or modem sharing (modem server). See also client.
In Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS, the optional component that runs on the controlling system and handles requests from remote ISPF dialogs, remote PIF applications, and the Graphical User Interface for Application Description.
refers to a type of computer used to store and manage computer resources, and share them with outside computer ("clients") via communication links. For example, a "web server" is a computer dedicated to managing and allowing access to web pages; a "mail server" manages e-mail, etc.
A computer on a network that manages resources. A web server is a computer that stores web page files and sends them to browsers when requested.
A server is a computer program that provides on-demand resources to other computers. Also, the term server is used to describe the computer that houses the server program.
A server is a computer that is connected to the Internet and has software running on it which makes it "serve" out information to other users on the network. Servers come in all types - there are web servers, email servers, file servers, and more. Web servers are designed to "host" webpages for access by users all over the Internet.
Computer that provides information (like Web pages and files) to clients that request the information. There are different types of servers, including mail and news. See each entry in this glossary for that server's information ( domain, news, DNS, SMTP, IMAP, and POP.)
The computer in the client/server architecture that supplies the files or services. Your World Wide Web browser is a client of a World Wide Web server.
are computers that run web sites and email services, and are connected to the Internet 24 hours a day.
A network node that provides services, such as printing or storage, to other nodes.
A computer in a network that stores files and databases of works and provides means to access and copy those works to other computers.
A provider of resources (e.g., file servers and name servers). See also: client, Domain Name System, Network File System.
The remote computer you are connected to and transferring files from or to. The server runs a program that accepts your connections; your Macintosh is the client. Most servers are computers dedicated to hosting and serving files, but a personal computer can also act as a server. Sometimes a server is referred to as the host .
Node or software program that provides services to clients. See also back end, client, and FRF.11.
A server is a shared computer on the local area network that can be as simple as a PC set aside to handle print requests to a single printer. It may also be the gatekeeper controlling access to voice mail, electronic mail, or facsimile services.
A computer that processes requests for HTML and other documents that are components of web pages. ( Dictionary.com) A computer in a network shared by multiple users. The term may refer to both the hardware and software or just the software that performs the service. For example, Web server may refer to the Web server software in a computer that also runs other applications, or it may refer to a computer system dedicated only to the Web server application. There would be several dedicated Web servers in a large Web site. ( TechEncyclopedia)
A computer on a network that is dedicated to a particular purpose and which stores all information and performs the critical functions for that purpose ( http://www.congressonlineproject.org/glossary.html#S). search server is a program on a computer that is connected to the Internet. It accepts search queries through the Internet, then queries a database connected to the same local area network as its host computer. The database returns the result to the search server, and the search server returns the result to the Internet client that originated the request.
A computer or software package, that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. Bear in mind, one server may provide a variety of services to a number of clients.
A computer on the network that provides service to client users. The services typically include file transfers, printing jobs, and database access. Because of the high demands on servers from many clients, servers are often more powerful and robust computers than the typical desktop computer.
A computer, workstation, or software application that “serves” stored data and files or processing power to other machines (clients) on a network. This part of the DBMS reads, interprets, and executes commands coming from the clients and translates them into database operations. SQL is the most common data sublanguage today. See also: file server, SQL
A process that runs on a host that relays information to a client upon the client sending it a request. Servers come in many forms: application servers, web servers, database servers, and so forth. All IP-based servers can be load balanced. See Web Server.
Device or application that passively waits for connection requests from one or more clients.
A node on a network (usually a LAN) that provides service to terminals on the network through managing an expensive shared resource (file server, printer server, communication server).
A program which provides a service to another, known as the client . In a hypertext system, a server will provide hypertext information to a browser . See also: daemon .
A computer that provides some service for other computers connected to it via a network. The most common example is a file server that has a local disk, and receives and responds to requests from client computers to read and write files onto its hard drive.
This is not a waiter at your favorite restaurant! It is a computer that "serves" other computers, or clients, on a network. This term can refer to particular software or to the machine on which the software is running. An example is software that manages mail for clients on a network. Sometimes your mail-server will be "down" (not working properly) and no e-mail can be sent.
A server is a computer that handles requests for data, e-mail, file transfers, and other network services from other computers (i.e., clients). Source: Learn the Net Glossary
A server is normally thought of as a powerful computer that can answer queries from client s. The client-server function is usually some variation of a database function. That is to say the client asks the server to send information to the client. The client software, usually residing on the machine of each end user, is tailored to work directly with the server software.
A server is a host system that runs a multi-user Oracle7 Database Management System (DBMS) and maintains at least one database that can be shared by remote clients. Server refers to the DBMS that is using SQL*Net and is capable of serving any Oracle client.
The computer that sends information to your PC. The Internet is a chain of client- server relationships, much like a network.
A network device that manages shared resources, such as drives, programs and printers, and allows access by computer users that are part of a network.
A computer connected to the Internet, an intranet, or a local network from which files can be retrieved or exchanged via another computer.
A Server is any computer which serves data. A computer that has a shared database or a website on it would be a type of Server.
Most commonly used to describe a host computer, or one that stores shared information or that runs shared applications for connected client computers over a network. Some definitions state that a server is a software program on a host, providing services to other computers linked in a network.
A computer that recieves requests from other devices and responds to those requests with appropriate output. Servers differeniate themselves from clients in that they store data and principally handle requests that come from remote users. See Also: Client
A computer or page of software that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. "Server" can refer to a particular piece of software or to the machine on which the software is running. e.g. The mail server may be down, that's why e-mail isn't getting out. A single server machine can have several different server software packages running on it, thereby providing many different servers to clients on the network. See also Client, Network.
A computer on a network (such as the internet) that stores shared information.
A computer, program or process which responds to requests for information from a client. On the internet, all web pages are held on servers.
A network computer - that is, a central computer to which a number of PCs are connected.
A computer which controls the function of network resources. A server is often applied to a dedicated task, e.g. a file server controls delivery of files and a network server controls network traffic. However it is possible for servers to fulfil more than one task if they have a multiprocessing operating systems.
Software that allows a computer to offer a service to another computer, like with your ISP. The computer on which the server software runs can also be called a server.
A program or machine that provides a specialized service to its clients, such as storing and transferring files or performing authentication.
A storage system that provides data files to all connected users of a local network. Typically the file server is a computer with large disk storage which is able to record or send files as requested by the other connected (client) computers. The file server often appears as another disk on client systems. The data files are typically around a few kilobytes in size and are expected to be delivered within moments of request.
A storage system that provides audio and video storage for a network of clients. While there are some analog systems based on optical disks, most used in professional and broadcast applications are based on digital disk storage. Aside from those used for video on demand (VOD), video servers are applied in three areas of television operation: transmission, post production and news. Compared to general purpose file servers, video severs must handle far more data, files are larger and must be continuously delivered. Store sizes are very large, typically up to 500 gigabytes or more. Operation depends entirely on connected devices, edit suites, automation systems, secondary servers, etc., so the effectiveness of the necessary remote control and video networking is vital to success.
A computer that provides services, such as shared printers and directories, to other computers (clients) on a network.
A computer, or a software package, that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or to the machine on which the software is running. One of the simplest types of server is a file server. This is a machine which is a central repository for peoples files on a LAN.
host computer on a network that answers requests for information from it. The term server is also used to refer to the software that makes the process of serving information possible.
This is the computer where your web page is accessed from and stored. A server serves Web pages when requested by client computers. Web pages stored on UHUNIX accounts are on servers located in Keller Hall. See related term, Client, above.
In order for a website to be visible to the world, it has to reside on a computer somewhere that is tapped into the internet. This computer is known as a server. Servers are very powerful and designed to handle multiple requests in order to serve up your web pages.
Part of a network that supplies files and services to clients. A file server is dedicated to storing files, and a print server provides printing for many PCs. A mail server handles mail within a network and with the Internet. A web server is a computer that hosts information available to anyone accessing the Internet.
a provider of resources. These can be further defined according to what type of resource they offer. It is usually a computer that provides services to a network.
A particular Principal which provides a resource to network clients. The server is sometimes referred to as the Application Server.
A new architecture for systems called client/server. Each agent has an intelligent PC (called the client) which is connected by a LAN to the server which houses all the major software programmes such as the database. Files can be sent and shared. Skills-based Routing Where calls are identified and then routed through to the most appropriate agent, for example calls from France would be routed to a French-speaking agent.
A computer (or a software package) responds to requests for information. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or to the machine on which the software is running.
A powerful computer dedicated to controlling a network.
1. In a Teligent P90/E system it is a component that is performing work requested by another component, i.e. it is acting as a server. 2. A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users.
A computer that shares information and resources with other computers—which are called clients—on a network.
A computer in a network that provides access to other computers in the network to programs, web pages, data, or other files and services, such as printer access or communications access. A server may also authenticate requests for files and services before providing them. See also proxy server and client-server architecture.
A computer that hosts information available to anyone accessing the Internet or an internal intranet.
A computer system which acts as a central store of data and with which other computers (clients) communicate to access that data.
Any computer that distributes ('serves') data across a network. In the context of streaming it is typically a specialised machine with one or more fast processors and plenty of memory.
A host computer on a network. Responds to requests for information from other computers
A computer that provides some service for other computers connected to it through a network. A file server provides remove access to its local disks.
a computer whose job it is to wait for requests for information (such as web pages and other files) from remote clients. Once the information is sent the server typically closes the connection between itself and the client program, which is why a server is able to handle so many different requests from so many people. Contrast this with a telephone connection, where there is an open line between the different users whether or not any information is being transferred over those lines.
On a local area network (LAN), a computer that runs administrative software to control access to the network and its resources, such as printers and disk drives, providing these as resources to other computers that function as workstations on the network. 2. On the Internet or other wide area network, a computer or program that responds to requests from a client. For example, a file server may contain an archive of data or program files; when a client submits a request for a file the server transfers a copy of the file to the client.
A computer that provides centralized resources other computers called clients (see clients).
A computer running that software, assigned an IP address, and connected to the Internet so that it can provide documents via the World Wide Web. Servers "serve up" requests for webpages made by a computer's browser program like AOL, Internet Explorer, or Netscape. Also called HOST computer.
1) Software that permits one computer to offer a service to another computer. 2) The computer that runs the server software.
Software or hardware that offers intended services
A computer system that responds to requests from client systems.
A relatively high-capacity computer that is used to provide services to other ("client") computers linked together in a network.
Generally, a computer that stores and provides access to websites. Webpages are said to be 'served' to a client application, i.e. a Web Browser.
A device that provides resources - documents, files etc, or network service.
A node on a network or internetwork that provides on-demand service to requesting clients.
The computers that store the information accessed on the Internet are known as servers.
The computer or software that holds information and responds to requests for services from other computers known as clients.
A server is a computer connected to the internet that stores web pages and sends them to people's browsers. Servers also handle e-mail messages, both passing them to their destination and storing them until the recipient collects their messages.
A central computer from which other computers obtain information.
A computer which provides a specific service for network users. For example, a Web server stores files containing Web pages. Use the "Back" button at the top of your screen to return to the previous screen.
A server is a centralised computer to which other computers connect. It acts as a repository for data and routes requests for other network services such as printers.
One half of the client-server protocol, runs on a networked computer and responds to requests submitted by the client. Your World Wide Web brower is a client of a World Wide Web server.
A computer which is designed to be accessed by many other computers. Servers can be attached to local area networks (in an office setting, for instance) and/or be hooked up to the internet. With the proper software and connections, servers can control the distribution of email, store World Wide Web documents, and provide access to files that are shared by many users.
A program (possibly running on another machine connected to you via a network) from which your client requests information. Netscan needs to talk to a News server to get the Usenet messages it analyzes.
A Large computer or Software Program that 'Serves' other client computers via a network. File Servers, Print Servers, Fax Servers and BACS Servers are all examples of servers. Common functions handled by servers include reading, writing, archiving and backing up files, running powerfull applications or databases or performing specific functions.
A computer or network node that provides services to the network or other nodes.
A device that provides one or more services to several clients over a network. See also client, network.
A server is a fancy name for a computer that's hooked up to a network (such as your office LAN or the Internet), or a piece of software that helps that computer do its job. Servers send files across the network where your computer (the "client") receives and interprets them.
Hardware and software that provide network services to clients
is the part of the network that responds to requests from other computers in the network with documents or other information which they requested.
a computer connected to others which is used to share (serve) file resources (web or network files or both) among the connected computers
A computer on the internet so called because it serves up files and information to internet users (also called clients). Most people dial into by modem or over a network to connect to a server which provides access to the internet. The Christ- Centered Store is located on a server and is available to everyone on the web 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Computer or software program that provides services to clients over a network on request.
A computer which runs the network, controls the flow of data, and authorizes user requests. Usually running the Novell NetWare or the Microsoft NT network operating system.
A computer or software package that provides a specific capability to client software running on other computers. Servers can perform a variety of functions including application processing, data storage and print management.
a computer or device that manages network resources. Different types of servers include: file servers, print servers, and web servers. Servers can be used as a central storage place and run programs for other computers (clients).
A computer system or process that provides services to another computer system or process. Compare with: Client.
Computers that are connected to a network and that are dedicated to providing specific tasks, such as transmitting and/or receiving e-mail messages.
A machine that makes resources available to other machines over a network.
server is a networked entity with at least one unanonymous identity that represents a legal entity. A server is intended to be always connected to the network, and providing one or more services to other network entities.
A computer and its software that provides some service for other computers connected to it through a network.
A powerful computer on a network providing access to shared resources such as printers or database.
The central computer of a computer network, used mainly to store information.
A special high speed computer with an "always on" connection to the internet which houses your website. When someone types in your domain name, the server sends the web page to their computer's web browser.
A computer or processor that holds applications, files, or memory shared by users on a network.
A computer in a network supplying a specialized service to "clients" on the network, such as managing a file store, managing a data base or communicating with centralized devices such as plotters, printers and scanners. Servers may be mainframes, departmental computers or PC's.
Any computer that stores and serves information over the Internet.
A computer that provides resources to be shared on the network, such as files (file server) or terminals (terminal server).
Computers which store information for access by users of a network, including the Internet.
Networks usually have a central machine that is used as the "core" of the system. It "serves" the other machines ("clients") on the network, and provides a common place to store files, data, applications etc.
A computer that provides network services. i.e. e mail capabilities, hosting websites.
A host computer that houses and serves up sites, newsgroups, and/or e-mail to viewers. Client programs access servers to obtain data.
A server is a computer that manages a network or parts of a network. The network involved does not have to be the internet, but it could be. If so, then the server is a web server.
A computer or device on a network used to store files and maintain network resources. This computer/device handles requests for Web pages.
A computer that provides shared services to other computers over a network; for example, a file server, a print server, or a mail server.
a resource-sharing computer that shares its files and provides particular (usually specialized) support services to other computers on a network.
Of two computers, the computer that's serving the other computer. On the Internet or on a network, your computer is the client, and the computer you're connected to is the server.
Essentially a large computer that runs the listservs.
the computer which houses a web page or pages, it is where these pages are stored and where the creators of the pages make changes to them
A computer that stores and processes information for other computers.
A computer that holds information accessible via the Internet or on a private computer network.
A device which provides services, usually a large powerful computer that is set-up centrally on a network to allow that sharing of data, programs and hardware resources. Example server operating systems are:- Novell, Windows NT Server, UNIX or others.
A computer which is designed to generate information for connected users (client). In the context of the world wide web, this refers to a web site that delivers web pages to users.
A computer or device on a network that manages network resources. For example, a file server is a computer and storage device dedicated to storing files. Any user on the network can store files on the server. A print server is a computer that manages one or more printers, and a network server is a computer that manages network traffic.
A computer program that provides file access, login access, file transfer, printing and other services across a network. Sometimes, but not always, a server consists of a dedicated computer.
A host computer that stores and serves data to sites, newsgroups, email recipients and can run processes that manage and manipulate data. Also referred to as a Web Server.
A principal that provides a resource to network clients. For example, if you rlogin to the machine boston.eng.acme.com, then that machine is the server that provides the rlogin service. See also service principal.
A dedicated computer which provides a function to a network, such as storing images, or printing data
A computer running the NetWare operating system, whose primary function is to supply services to other computers on a network. The server is distinguished by the kind(s) of services it provides--for example a print server, a file server, or a communications server.
In a network, a server is equipment that makes available file, database, printing, facsimile, communications or other services to client terminals/stations with access to the network. A gateway is a server that permits client terminal/station access to external communications networks and/or information systems.
a computer (or service) that provides information or service to other computers on a network. Your server is also the name of a particular computer out of many from a hosting company that your website is hosted with.
A program (or generically, a computer) that provides services, such as files or access to a database, when they are requested by a (usually remote) "client" program or computer.
A computer or device on a network that manages network resources or send information to other computers.
A server is a computer program designed to assist other computer programs that may be in the same computer, or in another computer. In addition, the computer that houses the server program is often referred to as a server.
Computer "serving" others ("clients") with data.
A computer (or service) that provides information or a service to other computers ona network.
A computer that hosts web pages and delivers them to a user's Internet browser when requested. A dedicated server hosts one website only. A shared server hosts multiple websites. Dedicated servers deliver web pages faster and provide more capacity and features than shared servers, but are also considerably more expensive to use.
A computer which runs a program which sends and receives data from several remote clients. Think of it as a central 'hub' which holds information used by the various client 'spokes' along the rim of a big wheel.
A server is a powerful, centralised computer, set aside to perform a specific function. Examples of servers include File servers, Mail servers, Print servers and Web servers.
1.A software application, such as a Web server or RealServer G2, that sends clips over a network. 2. A computer that runs server software.
Common component or application, the purpose of which is to make services available to other applications by way of interfaces. Computers that run such common applications are also referred to as servers. GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ
An RTML server is a site which processes RTML documents. This can be either an observatory or telescope or some central provider which merely processing RTML documents and passes them on to connected telescopes or telescope networks.
A machine that makes services available on a network to client programs. A file server makes files available. A Web server makes Web pages available through the HTTP protocol.
A computer permanently connected to the Internet which provides such services as delivery of web pages, email, FTP, IRC, and telnet.
The main computer in a network, responsible for the management/regulation of all other computers.
An application that answers requests from other devices (clients). Also used as a generic term for any device that provides services to the rest of the network, such as printing, high-capacity storage, network access, and so on.
A computer that stores files on a network. Clients can access servers for a variety of types of information, such as, webpages, text, and binary files.
The application that accepts a request for a conversation as part of a networked client/server application. See client.
describes any application that serves another - for example the computers that hold web pages are called servers since they serve up web resources to client applications such as web browsers.
A host data station in a network that shares it resources, such as printers or files, with other computers on a network.
A server is a computer (often with special modifications to make it faster or more reliable) that manages the files, printers, and (in more advanced situations) the users of computers on a network. Servers also host websites and act as gateways to the internet for networks.
A powerful computer which is central to many networks. The server will control access to the network, and will store most files centrally. Internet web pages are held on the service provider's web server.
In computing, a server is a software application that carries out some task (i.e. provides a service) on behalf of yet another piece of software called a client. From Wikipedia.
A computer which provides information to other computers. Your web site is stored on our web servers.
the computer which hosts and allows the transfer of website data to those who request the data (e.g. visitors to your website).
A computer (or computers) that runs a website. Websites are often comprised of a web server and ad server software. Web pages and ads are "served" to the connecting computer.
A computer that makes its files available to a client via a network.
A computer or software providing services to remote client machines or applications, such as supplying page contents (texts or other resources) or returning query results.
The computer in a client/server architecture that supplies files or serverices. For example, the computer you connect to for email or websites.
An entity that provides a network service. A server can be hardware (such as a file server), software (such as a mail server), or services (such as a transportation service). A mail server is a program that accepts, relays, and delivers mail.
In a client/server architecture, the computer that runs Oracle software and handles the functions required for concurrent, shared data access. The server receives and processes the SQL and PL/SQL statements that originate from client applications. See Also: client, client/server architecture
A system that provides network service such as disk storage and file transfer, or a program that provides such a service. A kind of daemon which performs a service for the requester, which often runs on a computer other than the one which the server runs.
A server is a specialized computer that stores data and manages routing across a network. Schools may use servers as file servers, print servers, network servers, or database servers. ()
A computer that shares its resources, such as printers and files, with other computers on the network. An example of this is a Network Files System (NFS) Server which shares its disk space with a workstation that does not have a disk drive of its own.
A computer system or program that provides service across a network. The service may be file access, login access, file transfer, printing and so on.
Computer that performs functions for other 'client' computers.
A computer that serves or handles data that other computers request or send. For example, you are viewing this page because your computer requested it from the Mailtalk web server.
Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
Computer or device on a network that manages network resources. For example, a Web server relays information to Web browser clients.
A program or computer that manages and provides access to network resources such as web sites, file archives, or e-mail. Users gain access to servers by using clients that were written under the same protocols. For example, you would use a web client (also know as a web browser) to retrieve the files from a web server necessary to render web page.
The computer, or set of computers, providing a service to client computers. In this case the service is the poker room.
The machine on a network running the LSM software, which contains the online indexes, and provides backup and recover services to the clients on a network.
A computer that serves information and software to the Internet community
A computer attached to a network that stores data, manages printers & network traffic. A web server, "serves up" webpages to people's browsers, via the Internet. The Internet Explorer browser is a client program that allows users to retrieve information from the various servers which store Webpages. The server is responsible for transmitting the data and the client is responsible for displaying it. You can view the main mc² servers in the Vicnet Computer Room mail server is a computer that stores peoples email on it. When your mailbox is full, you will need to delete mail from the server, before you can receive new mail. See also mc² WebMail.
A computer whose sole purpose is to supply information in its many forms, so that other computers can use it. For Broadcaster the server of interest is a QuickTime Streaming Server, which accepts streams from Broadcaster and re-transmits them to many clients.
A server is a computer connected to a network that offers some service to users, such as file storage. In terms of websites, the server your site is stored on is a computer permanently connected to the Internet that you upload your website files to. The server will then send your webpages and other files to visitors as they connect to your site. Servers can become overloaded with visitors (their bandwidth is depleted) and stop allowing people in, which is why you sometimes are stopped from getting into websites.
A system that other systems on the network access to use its disk space, software, or services.
A computer that allows access to it's resources and files by other computers over a network.
A central computer connected to a network and used to provide client services, such as holding a database or Web page or directing email.
A computer which delivers web pages to a client computer when a URL is typed into the address bar of a browser on that computer. Also used to refer to the software held on the server computer which allows this process to take place.
A server is a computer that processes requests for HTML and other documents that are components of a webpage. All website hosting takes place on a server of some type. A server can be as small as a personal computer or span thousands of Gigabytes in the case of large telecommunication companies.
(1) In MQSeries, a queue manager that provides queue services to client applications running on a remote workstation. (2) The program that responds to requests for information in the particular two-program, information-flow model of client/server. See also client.
A computer that provides the functionality for clients or users to run operating systems and software applications on other computers, for example a PC or a network of PCs. A server may, for instance, offer e-mail functionality to a number of other connected machines. A server can be located on site or be connected remotely to a business or home.
The hardware or software which provides some serve or feature to client. You will see the term in contexts like "FTP server," "Web server," "gopher server," and so on.
A computer which is used as the main source of interconnectivity for other computers. All files, text, scripts and images for a given site are kept on the site's server storage device (hard disk drive) and are downloaded on demand.
A computer that serves files to other computers and devices on the network. The three most common types of servers on local area networks are the print server, file server, and mail server.
A computer that shares its resources, such as files and printers, with clients on a network.
A computer on the network capable of recognizing and responding to client requests for services. Services may range from basic file, printing, etc. to complex applications like database management.
A networked computer that is shared by many other computers on the network. Intranets use servers to hold, or "host", web pages.
a computer connected to a network with other computers and serving the other computers by performing some specific function for them, such as printing.
A system or a program that receives requests from one or more client systems or programs to perform activities that allow the client to accomplish certain tasks. A processor that provides a specific service to systems on a network. Routing servers connect subnetworks of like architecture, gateway servers connect networks of different architecture by performing protocol conversions and terminal, printer and file servers provide interfaces between peripheral devices and systems on the network.
A component on a LAN that provides services or resources to client computers by sharing its resources. Servers can also be used to run applications for users, in which case the server is called an application server. Peer-to-peer or workgroup servers, such as servers created by PCs running Windows NT Workstation to share disk folders, are another class of server.
Computers used for limited tasks. In networks, servers may act as a hub for storing programs used by different workstation computers, and can act as the sole machine for RIP purposes in large-format color printing.
In an Exchange system, a computer configured with Windows NT Server and the Microsoft Exchange Server software. The Exchange server contains many services the Exchange client accesses. A server is the lowest level of grouping in the Exchange hierarchy. See also Organization, Site.
A computer equipped with the software it needs to make it responsive to requests from other computers (clients). The Internet is an enormous client-server network, in which clients access data on servers which, in turn "serve up" the requested data to clients. Return
A computer that provides a resource over the network. Client programs access servers to obtain data.
server refers to the hardware that enables people to play multiplayer quake on the internet. using a server browser such as gspy, players find a server and connect to it. the client (player's computer) sends game info to the server, which then disseminates the info to all the other players. there are several kinds of quake I servers: dedicated, and listen. dedicated servers (normal quake) do not let a user play at the server machine while listen servers do. the person playing at a listen server has virtually no lag. don't even think about running a net.quake server unless you have a superfast pentium and at least a T1 line (fast net.connection). more server info at the Guide...
a computer that acts as a provider of some service to other computers, such as processing communications, interfacing with file storage, or controlling printing facilities.
(Or host) A computer that offers services on a network. On the World Wide Web, a server or host is a computer that stores websites and has the software for others on the Internet to view these websites.
A computer or its software that "serves" other computers by administering network files and network operations. Three types of Internet servers are Web servers, e-mail servers, and Gopher servers.
The business end of a client/server setup, a server is a host computer on a network that stores information files, Web pages and other services and responds to requests for information from clients. The term server is also used to describe the software and operating system that makes the act of serving information possible.
A computer that is shared by multiple users. Some servers have specific purposes e.g. file servers, mail servers, web servers etc.
A computer connected to a communications network (i.e. the Internet) which offers a service to computers (called clients) which wish to connect - hence client/server architecture."ISP" - "Who is your server? I've got Earthlink!"
A computer that offers services on a network. On the World Wide Web, the server is the computer that runs the Web server program that responds to HTTP protocol requests by providing Web pages. Also called host.
A computer that provides shared resources, such as storage space or processing power, to network users.
A networked computer that manages a specific set of network resources. A server may manage network traffic or peripheral use, store files, or run applications for users at other computers on the network.
A computer connected to the Internet that provides (serves) information to the web.
A servers are a computers that handles requests for data, e-mail, file transfers, and other network services from other computers (i.e., clients).
Within a network, a server makes files available to client programs located on other computers when requested.
A server is a computer (from a PC to a Mainframe) that provides information or a service to other computers connected to it via a network.
A computer that provides a specific kind of service to client computers. Generally, this is file-sharing, information routing, or message delivery.
The centralized processor, designed to provide service for the clients.
Also called a host, a server stores data and makes it available over a network.
Servers are the Backbone of the internet, the computers that are linked by communication lines and "serve up" information in the form of text, graphics and multimedia to online computers that request data -- that's you. (When a server "goes down" it loses its online link and the information it holds can not be accessed.)
A computer that leaves one or more communication channels open, in the hope that clients will connect to it so that it can provide them with content and/or services. Servers are the computers that are the most vulnerable to computer cracking.
A computer that is connected to network that managers resources for other connected systems on the network. It may handle requests for data, e-mail, file transfers, and other network services from other computers.
A computer that provides resources to be shared on a network such as applications, files or printers.
A computer system that manages and delivers information for client computers.
A device or computer on a network which manages network resources and provides some service to other (client) devices or computers.
This is a computer that permits itself to be remotely accessed by another computer.
Servers are the foundation of the internet. Servers are the computer which modems can dial up to. Servers contain the websitespublished for public viewing.
A computer that has been designated to hold large amounts of information and stream it to users as required. A large amount of network bandwidth allows for many users to worksimultaneously
A computer system or process which provides service to multiple programs (clients). The connection between client and server is normally by means of passing messages, often over a network, and uses some protocol to encode the client's requests and the server's responses. E.g., Microsoft SQL Server provides database management services to multiple client programs running on other computers in the network.
A fast, high-power computer that is used as the repository and distributor of data, and to control various applications such as e-mail. Servers can be used for a variety of applications including hosting Web sites, e-mail databases, and other types of database applications.
The main computer on a network, including local area networks (LANs) and hosts on the Internet. So called because it "serves" software or information to the "client" computers on the network.
A machine that provides services of some kind to client machines on the network. A database server is a DBMS that provides services to applications that reside on client machines on the network. Cloudscape can be deployed as a database server by using Cloudconnector or another server framework.
A computer program that provides services to other computer programs in the same or other computers. Or, the computer that a server program runs.
The computers that control shared access to directories, files, applications and resources (e.g., printers) on a network.
1. A software application, such as a Web server or Helix Server, that sends requested data over a network. 2. A computer that runs server software.
Another computer connected to a network that provides services that can be shared by multiple users. Services may include file storage, backup and retrieval, database repository, web page delivery, and email "post office" functions. Within the MSC several servers are used for these different tasks. All documents should be stored on a server to ensure safekeeping and availability.
a computer that processes requests and serves data to clients or end users.
A central computer that serves as the main processor for data, Internet access, printing and other resources by users on a network.
The term server is used to describe computers on which applications are performed. As soon as these computers are connected to the internet, they can be monitored by ServerGuard24 .
The control computer on a local-area network ( LAN). The server controls software, access to printers, and other parts or functions of the network. The server is usually connected to workstations that share the main system's resources.
Synonymous with host, it is a computer system that provides information over a network.
A computer and software that make data available to other computers.
A network device that provides services to client stations. Includes file servers, disk servers, print servers, etc.
A computer on a network that answers requests for information, such as Web servers, FTP servers and secure servers. The term server is also used to refer to the software that makes serving information possible.
A computer used local area networks which provides storage space for networks and user information, manages certain network services and controls various pieces of network hardware.
A computer system built with the intent of allowing other users to access information from it.
A computer which receives requests for data and "serves" the appropriate files to the address of the requesting computer via a network connection.
A computer, program or process which responds to requests for information from a user. On the internet, all web pages reside on servers (computers).
A computer that is hooked up to a network and can be accessed by many other computers. For example, a Web server receives requests from your internet browser and sends the appropriate Web page.
Computer, on a network, that stores information and provides that information and services to other computers or clients.
A computer that provides a special service for other computers connected to it via the network, generally receiving and connecting incoming information traffic.
Usually a computer and a software package that provides a service to other computers connected to the network. For Internet users, this can be any one of thousands of servers that provide Web content.
A computer on a network which performs some function for one or more client computers, such as storing files.
A computer on a network that handles a specific function for the rest of the network. For example, a print server can allow all the computers on a LAN use a printer. A World Wide Web server contains pages (like what you're viewing) that are sent to other computers on the Internet for viewing.
A computer connected to the internet that "serves" data to other computers.
A computer on a network used to manage network resources. On the Internet, a server's main task is to store files, process requests and deliver Web pages to users. Sometimes, the term "server" is also used to refer to the software running on a server machine (for example, Apache, WIndows 2000, etc.).
A computer connected to a network that allows other computers on a network to connect and download files. When these files are HTML files, and downloaded through a browser, the result is displayed as a web page.
A computer connected to a network that is dedicated to the provision of specific services to other (client) computers connected to the same network. Also refers to the software used by these dedicated computers to implement these services. Examples include: web servers and mail servers. See also: web server | mail server
In search engine marketing, a computer that delivers web pages to browsers and search engine spiders.
A server is the individual location that players connect to when playing a game. At the computer level, a server is a running instance of the dedicated server software provided by a game's developer. In particular, note that we will never use the word server when referring to an actual computer. GameCreate supports two types of servers: permanent and temporary. Permanent servers are the type you are likely familiar with: they are intended to be running 24x7. Temporary servers are a unique GameCreate feature that allows your users to create servers that run for a short time (typically a few hours) and which the user has full control over it.
A computer, or a software package, that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. Typically, this refers to large computers that host numerous websites.
(or File Server) Any computer on a network that makes files and communication services available to other network stations.
A computer on a network that provides services, like email holding and forwarding and sending web pages on request.
A "server" is a computer that answers requests for information. Your computer has the role of a "client" that makes requests of our "server" to send you our web pages.
A computer that holds data, files or programs so that multiple users can have access to them. A server can provide a link to a shared resource such as printer.
A program that provides a service (typically information) to another program, called the client. A Web server holds Web pages and allows client programs to read and write them.
A program running on a mainframe, workstation, or file server that provides shared services such as backup and archive to other various (often remote) programs (called clients).
A computer that processes requests issued from remote locations by client machines.
A software application that responds with requested information or executes tasks on the behalf of a client application. Clients and servers communicate via specialized protocols. Clients and servers may execute on different hosts on a network and these hosts may be very different computers. A network host running a set of protocol server applications: an NFS server, an ftp server web server.
A typically remote computer or software running on that computer that provides a service to an end-user. For example, the supply of web pages, e-mail, etc.
A computer, or software package, that provides a specific service to another computer, known as a client, over a network. The term can refer to a particular piece of software or to the machine on which the software is running. A single server machine could have several different server software packages running on it, thus providing many different servers to clients on the network.
A central computer that offers (serves) information to other (client) computers.
A host computer on a network which answers requests for files and data from client computers connected to it. Also refers to the software that makes the process of serving information possible. Servers are distinguished by the type of function they perform (examples: application server, database server, file server, proxy server, intranet server, mail server, print server, and Web server).
Computer that makes a web page available for browsers to view. In other words, it delivers a page to a browser upon request. Companies, universities, governments, and private individuals maintain servers.
A computer on a network that can be accessed by other computers on the same network; a server can hold software for several people to use and/or space for people to save and access files.
A high performance computer dedicated to serving client computers and managing network services.
A special computer connected to a network that provides (serves up) data. A Web server transmits Web pages over the Internet when it receives a Web browser's request for a page. A server can also be called a host or node.
A functional unit (usually a daemon program and child processes) running on a particular host that provides shared services to users over a network. A process providing a service.
the computer that is used to host Web sites and provide services to a network; a hosting service may have many servers that are all connected to provide fast reliable service to computers attempting to download Web sites through the use of domain names
Any machine that performs the role of a receiver/supplier or passer-on of information to one or more clients and as such has a built in storage facility. NB A server normally performs access checks to control the acces to the information it stores. e.g. a POP server which performs the task of receiving email and storing it untill a client connects to receive their messages.
A program which provides a specific service to other programs ( clients), usually over a network.
Provider of a service. Also often refers to a piece of hardware or software that provides access to information requested from it. See also client.
a computer used to transfer files via an Internet connection.
A computer in a network shared by multiple users. A server is ususally a free-standing computer that has a specific task, as the case of a mail server that only sends and receives email. Often, a server is a repository for shared data. Web sites "serve" many different individuals the same or similar data.
Software that allows a computer to offer a service to another computer. Other computers contact the server program by means of matching client software.
A computer that is configured to provide services over a network to devices called clients. In a ThinClient environment, applications are run on servers, enabling the programs to take advantage of the servers' centrally managed and easily-updated resources.
A computer or device on a network that manages network resources. For example, a file server is a computer and storage device dedicated to storing files. A print server is a computer that manages one or more printers, and a network server is a computer that manages network traffic. A database server is a computer system that processes database queries.
A centralized location for storing files, communicates with other devices such as clients on the network. Servers are like databases of information that fulfill requests from clients needing access to server resources and information.
A program that responds to client requests, which are generally transmitted over a network.
a fancy name for a computer. This is a computer that "serves" website files out to the world wide web for users to look at. A website is typically "hosted" on a "server". Server-type computers are not usually used by people for anything other than data storage.
A computer with large storage capacity that serves out files, applications, and other resources.
A large, powerful computer that literally "serves" documents, such as web pages, to any client that requests them. The interconnectedness of clients and servers is what makes up the internet. The term is also used to refer to specific software running on the computer, as in "We switched from NCSA to Netscape Secure Server for our commerce account."
A Server is a centralized computer system in a network that shares its resources with other computers.
A computer on a network that provides files or servers to others computers on the same network.
A computer that provides shared services to other computers and resources over a network.
A powerful computer designed to support a computer network. UCI uses several Unix-based servers. When you log in, you are automatically logging on to the computer with the fewest users.
A computer providing a service to network users.
In this context, any system which delivers data in response to requests formatted according to a protocol.
A computer, or software package, that provides a specific service for client software running on other computers. For example, a Web server provides clients access to the Web.
A computer or device on a network that stores and manages network resources. The server "serves" information to other computers (clients). For example, all Web sites are stored on Web servers. When you access a Web site, you are a client being served files from that the hosting server.
A server is a computer program that provides services to other computers (Clients) via network connections. The computer that a server program resides in is also called a server.
A computer that provides a service to other computers on the network. For example a Web Server obtains web pages and other files as requested by a Web user and sends them to the browser. The term server is also applied to software packages that provide a service - so you also have Web Server software for example. The machines that connect to the Server and use the services it offers are known as Client machines.
A server is a shared computer on a local area network that can be a simple as a regular PC, but is more usually the fastest, biggest computer available. It may be the repository and distributor of quantities of data, or it may be the gate-keeper controlling access to voice mail, electronic-mail, or facsimile services.
The computer with a large hard disk that provides information for other computers to access. It is connected via a network.
A networked computer that "serves" a particular type of information to users. See also Web server.
A computer which performs a particular role for other computers or users. It may provide networked storage (file server), fast processor(s) (compute server), or other more specialized services like mail or web. Most servers actually have multiple roles and provide several services to their networks.
A computer which is holds data and is capable of allowing other computers to connect to it and gain access to that data. For the purposes of web sites, this is the computer that holds all the site data and allows other computers connected to the net to view the web site.
A program running on a computer attached to a network which provides a service to other "client" computers on the network. Servers on the Internet perform many functions including storing and retrieving mail ( mail servers), receiving news "feeds" from the Usenet network ( news servers), managing e-mail based discussion lists ( Listserv servers), allowing public access to computer systems ( Telnet servers), and for maintaining file archives ( FTP servers). Violet was disappointed when her mail server was not operating, as she couldn't receive her latest mail messages from her friends.
A computer that is responsible for responding to requests made by a client program (e.g., a web browser or an e-mail program) or computer. Also referred to as a "file server". Example: the "osu.edu" web server that provides OSU-related information or the "pop.service" mail server that handles incoming e-mail messages.
A computer, or a software package, that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or to the machine on which the software is running, e.g. "Our mail server is down today, that's why e-mail isn't getting out." A single server machine could have several different server software packages running on it, thus providing many different services to clients on the network. Back to About HIP
Any computer on a network, other than a client, that stores collections or provides services.
A computer connected to a communications network (such as the Internet) which offers a service to computers (called clients).
A server is a computer that stores information, and "serves" that information to viewers who request to see it. Everything that you see on the Internet is stored somewhere on a server.
A computer or its software that serves other computers on a network by adminstering files and network operations.
The hub of a computer network. Typically a more powerful computer that is used for centralized processing of information, databases, and shared utilities such as printers.
The server is the application entity that responds to requests for connections from clients. See also under client.
A software application that provides information or services based on requests from client programs.
A computer that gives services to other computers. Services include hosting and serving web pages, and email handling. Your computer got this page you are reading from the e3 web server.
The term used to denote a powerful computer, or software package, on which other software can sit or run. Websites sit on a server maintained by Christ Church College.
Software (such as software that serves up web pages) that receives requests from and sends information to a client, which is usually running on a different computer. A computer on which server software runs is also described as a server.
A special type of computer that is powerful enough to store information to be shared over a network. A server is sort of like a telephone operator, connecting computers to other computers and storing, retrieving, and sharing information. Every web page is hosted by a server.
Software that processes and fulfills requests from client software. Common servers include HTTP and FTP servers. May also refer to the hardware on which the server software runs.
A computer dedicated to providing specific services to client computer. Print servers, for example, do nothing but accept store and print out jobs sent to them by other computers.
A program which receives and responds to HTTP requests.
A computer which provides some service for other computers connected to it via a network. A print server is a computer that manages one or more printers, and a network server is a computer that manages a network for such things as files, applications, or email.
A principal that provides a resource to network clients. For example, if you use rlogin to log in to the machine boston.eng.acme.com, then that machine is the server providing the rlogin service.
server is a powerful computer that holds all of the information that people on the same network will need to access. This web page is held on a server.
A computer or program that provides a service to computers over a network. For example, a print server allows other computers to print on its printers; a file server allows other computers to use its hard drives; a Web server allows other computers to read Web pages from its disk.
A computer on a network which holds data and makes it available to other computers. The term is also used to refer to the software that makes the process of serving information possible.
The computer and/or computer program that supplies the information and resources that enable IRC to work.
In general, a computer that provides shared resources to network users. See also: client; shared resource
A computer equipped with server software that provides a specific kind of service to clients. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server, or it can act as a file server – hosting data of all clients.
A computer or system of computers that archives and delivers digital files.
A computerized storage system used to send programs and data to consumers, using cable, phone lines, or other networks.
A server is equipment that exists in a network that makes available file, printing, database, facsimile, communications or any other services to client stations/terminals that have access to the network. A server that permits client terminal/station access to an external communications network and/or an information system, is known as a gateway.
A file server provides centralised data backup, security and data interchange between compatible peripheral devices such as computer workstations on a local area network. Servers are identified by the type of resource they provide (e.g. disk server, file server, printer server, communications server).
In a modern computing environment there are usually two kinds of computer classifications when more than one is connected together to create a network. The server is the computer which provides data and is the central repository, and/or gatekeeper between multiple "client" computers. A server can also be called a "host" because it hosts the data "served" to "clients."
A computer that shares its resources and information with other computers, called clients, on a network.
computer program which receives requests for Web pages from browsers, gets this information from its hard disk or from another program running on the same computer and then sends it back to the browser for consumption by the human user of the browser.
A computer, or a software package, that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. E.g., the computer hosting a website is called a server.
A computer in a network that is used to provide services (as access to files or shared peripherals or the routing of e-mail or serving of Web pages) to other computers in the network.
A computer which is dedicated to one task. A database or directory server would be responsible for responding to a user's search request, returning the list of stored documents that meets with the parameters of the request.
As described in the section introducing the Internet, servers are computers on the Internet that may, among other things, host web sites, chat areas, and copies of newsgroups. Servers vary greatly in size and capabilities. All servers have IP Addresses and are linked to one another via the Internet. As with many other Net components, servers work in the background and users do not need to know what they do.
A computer that provides information to client machines. For example, there are web servers that send out web pages, mail servers that deliver email, list servers that administer mailing lists, FTP servers that hold FTP sites and deliver files to users who request them, and name servers that provide information about Internet host names.
A server is a computer system, or a set of processes on a computer system providing services to clients across a network.
a computer or a software application that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a Web Server, or to the computer on which the software is running. A single computer may have several different server software applications running on it, thus providing many different servers to clients on a network.
This term can refer to a computer and/or it's associated software that provides a service of some sort. It is usually talked about in the context of email, web hosting or email lists. I.E. the email server provides the ability for you to have an email account on resist.ca. You use your email client to then read your email. See also: client
In a client-server model, the server provides services to another program or client.
In a LAN environment, a computer that provides services, such as file storage and retrieval, printing and application programs, for client workstations. The client/server concept has been extended to other contexts, as in Windows applications that are OLE (Object Linking and Embedding.) Clients are capable of receiving information from servers, or servers are capable of providing information to clients.
A computer running software, assigned an IP address, and connected to the Internet so that it can provide documents via the World Wide Web. Also called HOST computer. Web servers are the closest equivalent to what in the print world is called the "publisher" of a print document. An important difference is that most print publishers carefully edit the content and quality of their publications in an effort to market them and future publications. This convention is not required in the Web world, where anyone can be a publisher; careful evaluation of Web pages is therefore mandatory.
a central computer dedicated to sending and receiving data from other computers (on a network).
Any computer on a network that contains data or applications shared by users of the network on their client PCs.
A generic term used to describe a functional unit (e.g. a program) that provides shared services to clients over a network or within a local configuration.
A powerful computer on a network that manages network resources.
A computer or computer program that manages access to centralised resources or services on a network. Hosting a website requires a server of some kind.
Computers or workstations on a network that handle requests from other computers, or clients, serving them stored data and files or processing power e.g. Web servers, mail servers, and file servers.
The system hardware that provides services, such as information or computer programs, to the client in a client/server system.
a computer permanently connected to the network that provides services to other computers. In the context of the client / server model, a server is the software on a remote computer servicing a client with the resources the client requests. In a local network, a file server holds system software on its hard disc, and is usually the most powerful machine in the system. Network users can access their own files remotely and interchange information with the central store. Other examples are Web, FTP, news, and email servers on the Internet.
A processor that provides a specific service to the network. A routing server connects nodes and network of like architectures, a gateway server connects nodes and networks of different architectures, and so on.
A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users. A web server is a computer set up specially to serve web pages, handle email and run web applications.
A powerful computer that holds data to be shared over a network. Can be used to store critical data for retrieval. A server also acts the communications gateway between many computers connected to it, responding to requests for information from client computers. On the Internet, all Web pages are held on servers. This includes search engine and directory data accessible from the Internet. Typically, the computers running the server software are dedicated to that purpose.
a computer that serves a community of internet users. These are big, fast machines that can host web sites, manage e-mail services and route traffic around the net.
A server is a computer (or a software package) that provides a specific kind of service to client machines or applications, such as supplying page contents (texts or other resources) or returning query results. A server is the computer permanently connected to the Internet that you upload your website files to. A single computer can have several different server software packages running on it, thus providing many different servers to clients on the network.
A machine that makes services available on a network to client programs. A file server makes files available. A WAIS server makes full-text information available through the WAIS protocol (although WAIS uses the term source interchangeably with server).
A program, running on a networked computer, that responds to requests from client programs running on other networked computers. The server and client communicate using a client-server protocol.
A computer and/or software that provides and controls resources for clients on a network. These resources can include hardware devices such as printers and storage systems, or files as in the case of a web server.
A computer that provides other computers on the same network (known as 'client stations') with access to shared resources on that same network.
1. A computer dedicated (permanently or temporarily) to filling requests for other machines, e.g. a web server or a file server. 2. Software that handles requests for other programs called clients, e.g. a chat server or an FTP server. The confusion about servers is due to the fact that the two different definitions are used interchangably and that servers are combinations of hardware and software.
In information technology, a server is a computer system that provides services to other computing systems—called clients—over a computer network. The term server can refer to hardware (such as a Sun computer system) or software (such as an RDBMS server).