web server

A computer or a program that provides web services on the internet. A web server accepts requests based on the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP). A web server also executes server-side scripts, such as Active Server Pages (ASP) and JavaServer Pages (JSP).

Related terms

Active Server Page (ASP), HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), JavaServer Page (JSP), request, web service

Contrast with

Web Services Description Language (WSDL)

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