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What is a Server?

A server is a computer whose job is to answer requests from other computers, continuously.

Beginner 4 min IT Fundamentals
ClientBrowser or appNetworkTCP/IP, DNS, TLSServer processListens on a portData storeFiles or database
"Server" describes a role, not a shape of hardware.

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