what is the difference between server and web server?
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Answer:
A Server is a central place where information and programs are stored and accessed by applications over the network. Web Server is a server which accepts a request for data and sends the relevant document in return whereas Application Server contains a ejb container component as well to run the enterprise applications.
Explanation:
Web Server
Deliver static content.
Content is delivered using the HTTP protocol only.
Serves only web-based applications.
No support for multi-threading.
Facilitates web traffic that is not very resource intensive.
Application Server
Delivers dynamic content.
Provides business logic to application programs using several protocols (including HTTP).
Can serve web and enterprise-based applications.
Uses multi-threading to support multiple requests in parallel.
Facilitates longer running processes that are very resource-intensive.