Web server — definition (Java)

Java

Software that provides services to access the Internet, an intranet, or an extranet. A Web server hosts Web sites, provides support for HTTP and other protocols, and executes server-side programs (such as CGI scripts or servlets) that perform certain functions. In the J2EE architecture, a Web server provides services to a Web container. For example, a Web container typically relies on a Web server to provide HTTP message handling. The J2EE architecture assumes that a Web container is hosted by a Web server from the same vendor, so it does not specify the contract between these two entities. A Web server can host one or more Web containers.

Sun Microsystems — Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) 1.4 Glossary

Software that provides services to access the Internet, an intranet, or an extranet. A Web server hosts Web sites, provides support for HTTP and other protocols, and executes server-side programs (such as CGI scripts or servlets) that perform certain functions.

Sun Microsystems — Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) Glossary

Technology› Collaboration

SharePoint

A computer that hosts Web pages and responds to requests from browsers. Also known as an HTTP server, a Web server stores files whose URLs begin with http://.

SharePoint Forum — SharePoint Forum SharePoint Glossary

Technology

Telecommunications

A software program or server computer equipped to offer World Wide Web access. Note: A web server accommodates requests from users, retrieves requested files or applications, and issues error messages. [Bahorsky]

ATIS — ATIS Telecom Glossary 2007