web server
A "web server" is essential for hosting websites and delivering web content to users via the internet.
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Definition
B2Technology
(general)A system that stores, processes, and delivers web content to users over the internet.
Example
- The company's web server crashed, causing the website to go offline temporarily.
C1Computer Hardware
(technical)The physical machine that hosts web server software and files, enabling internet connectivity and data exchange.
Example
- We upgraded our web server hardware to handle increased traffic.
C1Computer Software
(technical)Software that manages how users access hosted files, processing requests and delivering web content.
Example
- The web server software was updated to improve security and performance.
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