A server is a type of computer that is used to provide services to other computers on a network. Servers can provide many different types of services, such as file sharing, print sharing, web hosting, or application hosting.

Servers are often dedicated specifically to providing one or more services, whereas workstations or desktop computers typically provide a variety of services in addition to serving as a client to servers. This division of labor can be beneficial, as it can allow workstations to be more lightly configured and may lead to increased performance on the workstations.

A server can be a …