Strictly speaking, the term server refers to a computer program or process (running program). Through metonymy, it refers to a device used for (or a device dedicated to) running one or …

Jun 1, 2025 · When your computer is used as a server, its resources (e.g., processing and bandwidth) is taken away from what you have available to do other things. Connecting a …

Jul 11, 2025 · A server is a hardware device or software that processes requests sent over a network and replies to them. A client is the device that submits a request and waits for a …

Nov 20, 2024 · A server is a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client. In a data center, the physical …

Sep 15, 2023 · A server is a specialized computer or software system designed to provide services, data, or resources to other computers, known as clients, over a network. These …

Mar 16, 2023 · Server computers are made up of fundamental elements that can execute code, transmit or receive data, and store this data for a shorter or longer duration. Although these …

Apr 9, 2025 · When you open an app or type in a web address, your device sends a request across the network to a server. That server processes the request, accesses the relevant data …