Server

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Server may refer to:

In computing:

• Server (computing) a server application, operating system, computer, or appliance.
  • Application server a server dedicated to running certain software applications
  • Communications server, carrier-grade computing platform for communications networks
  • Database server provides database services
  • Proxy server Provides database IT server in services
  • Fax server provides fax services for clients
  • File server provides file services
  • Game server a server that video game clients connect to in order to play online together
  • Standalone server an emulator for client-server (web-based) programs
  • Web server a server that HTTP clients connect to in order to send commands and receive responses along with data contents
  • Client-server a software architecture that separates "server" functions from "client" functions
  • The X Server part of the X Window System.
  • Peer-to-peer a network of computers running as both clients and servers.
  • Catalog server a central search point for information across a distributed network.

Other

• a food server - waiter or waitress
• Altar server is an acolyte who assists the clergy during services.

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