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Server Software

ALSO CALLED: Platforms and Servers, Server Operating System, Servers, Server Platforms, and Server Operating Systems
DEFINITION:

1) In information technology, a server is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs (and their users) in the same or other computers.

2) The computer that a server program runs in is also frequently referred to as a server (though it may be used for  … 
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Tipcast: How solid state drives will affect enterprise systems
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
PODCAST: In this Tipcast, the editors from SearchStorage.com will highlight tips related to why vendors of storage arrays need to rebalance their systems for SSDs, and explore why using SSDs to help run server applications faster may prove hard to deliver.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 16 Dec 2008
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Explore the Server Room - Intel's Blog Community for Connecting and Discussing All Things Server-side.
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WEBCAST: Connect, discuss, and explore all things server-side with the best and brightest in the IT community. In addition, check out recently posted announcements, top videos, and case studies.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Four-socket Servers Offer Significant Advantages and Lower TCO in Multiple Virtualization Deployment Scenarios.
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WEBCAST: Learn how four-socket servers based on Intel Xeon processor 7400 series can offer significant advantages and lower TCO in multiple virtualization deployment scenarios.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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The HP 9000 Server Transition to HP Integrity Server - Webcast
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WEBCAST: In this Webcast learn more about the transition from HP 9000 to HP Integrity servers: HP Integrity Server Future and HP 9000 Server Roadmaps, Why HP Integrity Servers?, HP 9000 Server Evolution Program Provides a Smooth Path to HP Integrity...
Posted: 16 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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How to Ensure Fiber Cabling Performance for Server Consolidation
sponsored by Fluke Networks
WEBCAST: This on-demand webcast discusses server consolidation, as well as how to ensure the fiber cabling and infrastructure can support these initiatives.
Posted: 28 Aug 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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SERVER SOFTWARE DEFINITION (continued): …  other purposes as well).

3) In the client/server programming model, a server is a program that awaits and fulfills requests from client programs in the same or other computers. A given application in a computer may function as a client with requests for services from other programs and also as a server of requests from other programs.

Specific to the Web, a Web server is the computer program (housed in a computer) that serves … 
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