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A server is a computer or software system that provides resources, data, or services to other computers, known as clients, over a network. Servers are built for performance and reliability to handle requests from multiple clients simultaneously, and they can be physical hardware, virtual machines, or software programs.

Core function

Provides services: Servers manage and deliver specialized services such as hosting websites, sending emails, or storing shared files.

Processes requests: They wait for and process requests from clients, which can be people, devices, or other programs.

Serves data: At its core, a server "serves" data and resources to clients in the "client-server" model.

Types of servers

Hardware: A physical computer optimized for its role, often with high-performance components, large storage, and robust reliability.

Virtual: A software-based server that runs on a physical server, allowing one physical machine to host multiple virtual servers.

Software: The application or program that runs on hardware to provide a specific service, such as a web server or a database server.