What is a client and a server?

 


A client is a computer hardware device or software that accesses a service made available by a server. The server is often (but not always) located on a separate physical computer.

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 services can range from delivering web pages and email to storing and managing files or running applications. Depending on the service that is running, it could be a file server, database server, home media server, print server, or web server. A Server organizes and stores information, ensuring it is accessible, reliable, and secure for anyone who seeks it.



 Role of servers and the core functions they execute

  •        Data storage and retrieval
  •        Website hosting
  •         Email services
  •        Application hosting
  •         File sharing
  •         Database management
  •         Authentication and authorization
  •         Communication services
  •         Backup and recovery
  •         Security services

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