A Web Server VS A Server
I was having an issue understanding what is the difference between a Web Server and a Server. I did a simple research on it. My findings are:
A Web server is a computer that has the functionality to run websites.
Objective of a web server:
— It can store, process and deliver web pages to the users.
Examples:
Apache, Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS) and Nginx — pronounced engine X. Other web servers include Novell’s NetWare server, Google Web Server (GWS) and IBM’s family of Domino servers.
On the other hand, a Server is a central place where information and programs are stored and accessed by applications over the network.
Objective of a Server:
— Through a Server other machines can get access into it.
Examples:
Database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers.
When a computer connects to a network, can be used as a web server, and run web server software. In order for a system to act as a server, other machines need to be able to access it.