Difference between revisions of "Web server"
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− | A web server is a computer program that delivers content, such as web pages, using the [[Hypertext Transfer Protocol]] (HTTP), over the [[ | + | A web server is a computer program that delivers content, such as web pages, using the [[Hypertext Transfer Protocol]] (HTTP), over the [[Web|World Wide Web]]. |
The term web server can also refer to the computer (or virtual machine) running the program. In large commercial deployments, server computers are rack-mounted with other servers to operate a web farm. | The term web server can also refer to the computer (or virtual machine) running the program. In large commercial deployments, server computers are rack-mounted with other servers to operate a web farm. |