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| − | A '''server''' is an application or device that performs services for connected clients as part of a client-server architecture |
+ | A '''server''' is an [[application]] or device that performs services for connected clients as part of a [[client-server]] architecture. Server computers are devices designed to run such an [[application]] or [[application]]s, often for extended periods of time with minimal human direction. Examples of servers include [[web server]]s, [[e-mail server]]s, and [[file server]]s. |
| − | Almost the entire structure of the [[Internet]] is based upon a client-server model. Millions of servers are connected to the [[Internet]] and run continuously throughout the world. Among the many services provided by [[Internet]] servers are: the [[World Wide Web|Web]]; the [[Domain Name System]]; [[electronic mail]]; [[File Transfer Protocol|file transfer]]s; [[instant messaging]]; [[streaming audio]] and [[streaming video]], [[online gaming]], and countless others. Virtually every action taken by an ordinary [[Internet |
+ | Almost the entire structure of the [[Internet]] is based upon a [[client-server]] model. Millions of servers are connected to the [[Internet]] and run continuously throughout the world. Among the many services provided by [[Internet]] servers are: the [[World Wide Web|Web]]; the [[Domain Name System]]; [[electronic mail]]; [[File Transfer Protocol|file transfer]]s; [[instant messaging]]; [[streaming audio]] and [[streaming video]], [[online gaming]], and countless others. Virtually every action taken by an ordinary [[Internet user]] requires one or more interactions with one or more servers. |
Revision as of 06:14, 25 February 2008
A server is an application or device that performs services for connected clients as part of a client-server architecture. Server computers are devices designed to run such an application or applications, often for extended periods of time with minimal human direction. Examples of servers include web servers, e-mail servers, and file servers.
Almost the entire structure of the Internet is based upon a client-server model. Millions of servers are connected to the Internet and run continuously throughout the world. Among the many services provided by Internet servers are: the Web; the Domain Name System; electronic mail; file transfers; instant messaging; streaming audio and streaming video, online gaming, and countless others. Virtually every action taken by an ordinary Internet user requires one or more interactions with one or more servers.
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