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A web server is a program or hardware that delivers web content to users via the Internet using protocols like HTTP or HTTPS. It processes user requests, locates the requested resources, and sends them back to the user's browser for display. This efficient process allows for smooth website browsing.

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Web Server

A web server is a program or hardware that delivers web content to users via the Internet using protocols like HTTP or HTTPS. It processes user requests, locates the requested resources, and sends them back to the user's browser for display. This efficient process allows for smooth website browsing.

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WEB SERVER

WHAT IS WEB SERVER

A web server is a computer program or


hardware device that serves content to
users over the Internet using web protocols
such as HTTP or HTTPS. It stores, processes,
and delivers web pages to users who
request them through a browser. When a
user enters a website address, the web
server responds by sending the
corresponding web page to the user’s
browser. Popular examples of web server
software include Apache, Nginx, Microsoft
IIS, and LiteSpeed. In simple terms, a web
HOW DOES WEB SERVER Click icon to add picture
WORKS

When a user types a website address in a


browser, the browser sends an HTTP request to
the web server. The server receives the request,
processes it, and then locates the requested file or
resource on its storage. Once found, it sends an
HTTP response back to the browser containing the
web content such as HTML files, images, or other
data. The browser then renders this content on
the user’s screen. This entire process happens
within seconds, enabling users to browse websites
smoothly and efficiently.

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