WEB SERVER VS APPLICATION SERVER

WEB SERVER:

A computer that runs websites is known as a web server. It’s a computer program that distributes web pages as it delivers static content. The intercommunication process is done using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).The main goal of the web server is to store, process and deliver web pages to the users.

APPLICATION SERVER:

An application server is a type of server used for hosting applications. It is designed to install, operate and host applications and associated services for end users, IT services and organizations. An application server distributes and monitors software updates. It executes and provides user and other app access when utilizing the installed application’s business or functional logic.

Process taking place in Web Server and Application Server