Networking and Architecture

Question 1

What is a server?

Answer 1

A server is a computer designed to process requests and deliver data to other (client) computers over a local network or the internet.

Strictly speaking, the server is the software that handles a task. However, the powerful hardware that supports this software is also usually called a server because server software coordinating a network of hundreds or thousands of clients requires hardware much more robust than what you’d buy for ordinary consumer use.

Question 2

What protocol do web browsers and servers use to communicate?

Answer 2

TCP/IP

Question 3

What is the protocol that works on top of TCP/IP to allow the communication between client and server to flow?

Answer 3

HTTP

Question 4

What does HTTP stand for?

Answer 4

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol