Server: Computer used to host files and serve them to the WWW. Dedicated servers usually run from $100 to $500 a month. Virtual servers typically run from $5 to $50 per month.

 

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Server: This is a mainframe computer that serves the other computers attached to it.

Application Server: This is a specialized server based in a client/server network that has the sole responsibility of running specific applications within that network.

Incoming Mail Server (Post Office Server): The server on which messages sent to your email address reside. MIT uses several incoming mail servers, rather than one, to better handle the load of the 27,000+ email accounts at MIT. Each . . . View Full Definition

Proxy Server: A server that acts as an intermediary between a workstation user and the internet so that the enterprise can ensure security, administrative control, and caching service. A proxy server is a . . . View Full Definition

Active Server Pages (ASP): Developed by Microsoft and is designed as a web server extension which is a default scripting language for writing VBScript.

Dedicated Server: An email server used by only one sender. A dedicated server often costs more to use because the expense can't be spread among many users, but it performs better than a shared server. Email u . . . View Full Definition

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Server Logs: Files hosted on servers which display website traffic trends and sources. Server logs typically do not show as much data and are not as user friendly as analytics software. Not all hosts pro . . . View Full Definition

Client-Server: A network type where every computer is either a server with the role of sharing resources with clients or a client that can access the resources on the server.

Virtual Server: A server which allows multiple top level domains to be hosted from a single computer. Using a virtual server can save money for smaller applications, but dedicated hosting should be used for . . . View Full Definition