What are Servers and Server OSes [closed]
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I'm really confused with these Servers and Server OSes.
Some say Linux is used in most of the servers on internet. What do they mean? What is the difference between these Linux servers and Windows servers.
and Where do these things like WebSphere, Jboss, Tomcat, httpd, Apache server, wsgi server comes from. They can be installed on Windows and Linux both. Right?
Can someone please explain me what these all things are or point me in some right direction to understand.
linux webserver windows-server-2008 httpd jboss
asked Nov 18 at 12:13
Sukumar Rdjf
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I'm really confused with these Servers and Server OSes.
Some say Linux is used in most of the servers on internet. What do they mean? What is the difference between these Linux servers and Windows servers.
and Where do these things like WebSphere, Jboss, Tomcat, httpd, Apache server, wsgi server comes from. They can be installed on Windows and Linux both. Right?
Can someone please explain me what these all things are or point me in some right direction to understand.
linux webserver windows-server-2008 httpd jboss
asked Nov 18 at 12:13
Sukumar Rdjf
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closed as too broad by bertieb, Twisty Impersonator, djsmiley2k, fixer1234, Ramhound Nov 18 at 15:00
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Basically you can use any OS as a server. I guess most servers use Linuxes, because of higher configurability and better resource management (don't quote me on this). Difference between Windows and Linux servers is the operating system. Jboss, Tomcat and the others are just software that run in the server and "serve" services to endusers.
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:22
So basically when someone say Server, it could be Windows + (any of above mentioned software) or Linux + (any of the above software). Correct??
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:24
Correct @SukumarRdjf . A "Server" is a very vague explanation. It could be someone referencing a physical server, a server operating system or a given service that is served. If anything is unclear, get in touch - and I'll give you a more thorough explanation.
– xstnc
Nov 18 at 12:28
Yes, can be any combination of these, but can also be something completely different. Don't have to be Windows or Linux. There are many operating systems and lots of different other software that a server can run. Difference between a server and a desktop computer is that desktop computers are not always on and don't usually share services to other computers/users. What things about servers specifically you find confusing?
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:32
Got it after your explanation. It was confusing before, but not now. Thanks guys
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:33
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I'm really confused with these Servers and Server OSes.
Some say Linux is used in most of the servers on internet. What do they mean? What is the difference between these Linux servers and Windows servers.
and Where do these things like WebSphere, Jboss, Tomcat, httpd, Apache server, wsgi server comes from. They can be installed on Windows and Linux both. Right?
Can someone please explain me what these all things are or point me in some right direction to understand.
linux webserver windows-server-2008 httpd jboss
asked Nov 18 at 12:13
Sukumar Rdjf
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I'm really confused with these Servers and Server OSes.
Some say Linux is used in most of the servers on internet. What do they mean? What is the difference between these Linux servers and Windows servers.
and Where do these things like WebSphere, Jboss, Tomcat, httpd, Apache server, wsgi server comes from. They can be installed on Windows and Linux both. Right?
Can someone please explain me what these all things are or point me in some right direction to understand.
linux webserver windows-server-2008 httpd jboss
linux webserver windows-server-2008 httpd jboss
asked Nov 18 at 12:13
Sukumar Rdjf
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asked Nov 18 at 12:13
Sukumar Rdjf
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asked Nov 18 at 12:13
Sukumar Rdjf
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asked Nov 18 at 12:13
Sukumar Rdjf
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asked Nov 18 at 12:13
Sukumar Rdjf
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closed as too broad by bertieb, Twisty Impersonator, djsmiley2k, fixer1234, Ramhound Nov 18 at 15:00
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as too broad by bertieb, Twisty Impersonator, djsmiley2k, fixer1234, Ramhound Nov 18 at 15:00
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Basically you can use any OS as a server. I guess most servers use Linuxes, because of higher configurability and better resource management (don't quote me on this). Difference between Windows and Linux servers is the operating system. Jboss, Tomcat and the others are just software that run in the server and "serve" services to endusers.
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:22
So basically when someone say Server, it could be Windows + (any of above mentioned software) or Linux + (any of the above software). Correct??
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:24
Correct @SukumarRdjf . A "Server" is a very vague explanation. It could be someone referencing a physical server, a server operating system or a given service that is served. If anything is unclear, get in touch - and I'll give you a more thorough explanation.
– xstnc
Nov 18 at 12:28
Yes, can be any combination of these, but can also be something completely different. Don't have to be Windows or Linux. There are many operating systems and lots of different other software that a server can run. Difference between a server and a desktop computer is that desktop computers are not always on and don't usually share services to other computers/users. What things about servers specifically you find confusing?
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:32
Got it after your explanation. It was confusing before, but not now. Thanks guys
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:33
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Basically you can use any OS as a server. I guess most servers use Linuxes, because of higher configurability and better resource management (don't quote me on this). Difference between Windows and Linux servers is the operating system. Jboss, Tomcat and the others are just software that run in the server and "serve" services to endusers.
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:22
So basically when someone say Server, it could be Windows + (any of above mentioned software) or Linux + (any of the above software). Correct??
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:24
Correct @SukumarRdjf . A "Server" is a very vague explanation. It could be someone referencing a physical server, a server operating system or a given service that is served. If anything is unclear, get in touch - and I'll give you a more thorough explanation.
– xstnc
Nov 18 at 12:28
Yes, can be any combination of these, but can also be something completely different. Don't have to be Windows or Linux. There are many operating systems and lots of different other software that a server can run. Difference between a server and a desktop computer is that desktop computers are not always on and don't usually share services to other computers/users. What things about servers specifically you find confusing?
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:32
Got it after your explanation. It was confusing before, but not now. Thanks guys
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:33
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Basically you can use any OS as a server. I guess most servers use Linuxes, because of higher configurability and better resource management (don't quote me on this). Difference between Windows and Linux servers is the operating system. Jboss, Tomcat and the others are just software that run in the server and "serve" services to endusers.
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:22
Basically you can use any OS as a server. I guess most servers use Linuxes, because of higher configurability and better resource management (don't quote me on this). Difference between Windows and Linux servers is the operating system. Jboss, Tomcat and the others are just software that run in the server and "serve" services to endusers.
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:22
So basically when someone say Server, it could be Windows + (any of above mentioned software) or Linux + (any of the above software). Correct??
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:24
So basically when someone say Server, it could be Windows + (any of above mentioned software) or Linux + (any of the above software). Correct??
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:24
Correct @SukumarRdjf . A "Server" is a very vague explanation. It could be someone referencing a physical server, a server operating system or a given service that is served. If anything is unclear, get in touch - and I'll give you a more thorough explanation.
– xstnc
Nov 18 at 12:28
Correct @SukumarRdjf . A "Server" is a very vague explanation. It could be someone referencing a physical server, a server operating system or a given service that is served. If anything is unclear, get in touch - and I'll give you a more thorough explanation.
– xstnc
Nov 18 at 12:28
Yes, can be any combination of these, but can also be something completely different. Don't have to be Windows or Linux. There are many operating systems and lots of different other software that a server can run. Difference between a server and a desktop computer is that desktop computers are not always on and don't usually share services to other computers/users. What things about servers specifically you find confusing?
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:32
Yes, can be any combination of these, but can also be something completely different. Don't have to be Windows or Linux. There are many operating systems and lots of different other software that a server can run. Difference between a server and a desktop computer is that desktop computers are not always on and don't usually share services to other computers/users. What things about servers specifically you find confusing?
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:32
Got it after your explanation. It was confusing before, but not now. Thanks guys
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:33
Got it after your explanation. It was confusing before, but not now. Thanks guys
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:33
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Basically you can use any OS as a server. I guess most servers use Linuxes, because of higher configurability and better resource management (don't quote me on this). Difference between Windows and Linux servers is the operating system. Jboss, Tomcat and the others are just software that run in the server and "serve" services to endusers.
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:22
So basically when someone say Server, it could be Windows + (any of above mentioned software) or Linux + (any of the above software). Correct??
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:24
Correct @SukumarRdjf . A "Server" is a very vague explanation. It could be someone referencing a physical server, a server operating system or a given service that is served. If anything is unclear, get in touch - and I'll give you a more thorough explanation.
– xstnc
Nov 18 at 12:28
Yes, can be any combination of these, but can also be something completely different. Don't have to be Windows or Linux. There are many operating systems and lots of different other software that a server can run. Difference between a server and a desktop computer is that desktop computers are not always on and don't usually share services to other computers/users. What things about servers specifically you find confusing?
– Aulis Ronkainen
Nov 18 at 12:32
Got it after your explanation. It was confusing before, but not now. Thanks guys
– Sukumar Rdjf
Nov 18 at 12:33