A server is a computer that provides services to other computers, called clients. Servers can provide many different services, such as file sharing, printing, or web hosting. Servers are often dedicated machines, meaning they are specifically configured to provide one or more services, and they typically do not run standard desktop operating systems such as Windows or macOS.

Most servers are housed in data centers, which are large, climate-controlled rooms that contain racks of servers. Servers are typically connected to the internet, which allows them to provide services to clients all over the world. Some servers are also connected to …