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Originally Posted by Sean
What is Web Server?
A Server is an Application/software that constantly runs on a computer and it allows other computers to download data,documents or files from this computer. even this text that you're reading right is traveled over a network connection from bodhost's hosting web server to your browser. Servers are usually placed in data center(for more information on Data center visit this link: Data Center | Dedicated Hosting | Managed Dedicated Server Hosting | Cheap Linux / Windows Servers) however, it is possible to run applications constantly on your home PC. |
Does this mean that if I am browsing the internet with Firefox, I am using the Firefox web server? Why would I need another server? How will I know
when I need another server? Would a server be best if it is located near me or just the same if it is located in a data center?