A Web server exclusively handles HTTP requests, whereas an application server serves business logic to application programs through any number of protocols. Let’s examine each in more detail.

Web Server Environment This shows the server-side processes that can take place in a Web server (HTTP server) and application server. Since both can perform similar tasks, there is some overlap.

Microsoft’s Internet Information Services is one of the oldest web server platforms around. Originally launched in 1995, it’s been regularly updated alongside Windows Server.

A server can make your files more easily accessible, automate processes, run background applications (like ad blockers), maintain VPN coverage, and more. However, connecting your Pi to the web ...

Tomcat vs. Apache HTTP Server The biggest difference between Tomcat and Apache HTTP Server is that Tomcat runs on a JVM. Apache HTTP Server -- also known as the Apache web server --requires only a ...

Getty Images/iStockphoto Web server and application delivery company NGINX has unveiled a suite of products that will allow teams to build or modernise applications using DevOps tools and includes ...

The new version of the software will support BEA Systems Inc.’s WebLogic application server and IBM’s WebSphere application server, as well as the company’s own Sun ONE Web server and ...