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Difference between Web Server and Web Application

by anupmaurya
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In this article, you’ll learn about the difference between Web Server and Web Application

A Server is a central place where information and programs are stored and accessed by applications over the network. A web server is a server that accepts a request for data and sends the relevant document in return whereas an Application Server contains an EJB container component as well to run the enterprise applications.

In Simple Terms:

Think of a restaurant:

  • The web server is like the waiter. It takes your order (HTTP request for a webpage) and brings you the pre-made menu (static files like HTML and images).  
  • The web application is like the chef and the kitchen. When your order requires something more complex than just a pre-made item (like submitting a form, searching for a product, or making a transaction), the waiter (web server) sends the request to the kitchen (web application). The chef (application logic) processes the request, might interact with the pantry (database), and then prepares a customized dish (dynamic content) that the waiter then brings back to you.

Following are the important differences between Web Server and Application Server.

S.No. Web Server Application Server
1Web server encompasses web container only.While application server encompasses Web container as well as the EJB container.
2Web server is useful or fitted for static content.Whereas the application server is fitted for dynamic content.
3Web server consumes or utilizes fewer resources.While application servers utilize more resources.
4Web servers arrange the run environment for web applicationsWhile application servers arrange the run environment for enterprises applications.
5In web servers, multithreading is not supported.While in the application server, multithreading is supported.
6Web server’s capacity is lower than application
server.
While the application server’s capacity is higher than web
server.
7In the web servers, HTML and HTTP protocols are used.While in this, GUI, as well as HTTP and RPC/RMI protocols, are used.
Difference between Web Server and Web Application

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