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What is a server?

What is a server? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
  2. (computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.
  3. One who serves; a waitress or waiter.
  4. A tray for dishes; a salver.
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The admin could set up a policy to automatically provision a new Web server if the number of requests passed a certain threshold.
A print server can rip, store and queue hundreds of megabytes of print jobs without slowing down the network.
A NAS server allows users to access files and images just like a typical network drive.
The network loader reads the network boot kernel sent from the server into local memory and transfers control to it.
The authentication server can be located on the local wired network or elsewhere on the Internet.
So my poor server is trying to make big changes while lots and lots and lots of people are trying to access it.

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