Operations → Runtime Infrastructure
Server
A program or machine that listens for requests and provides resources or services to clients.
Motivation
A server accepts requests and provides responses or services. It solves the problem of centralizing shared behavior, data, or computation.
Mental model
A server is a role, not just a physical machine.
Where it fits
Server belongs to the Operations track, inside Runtime Infrastructure. It connects to nearby concepts through the graph relationships on this page and in the graph explorer.
Common mistakes
- Confusing server with data center hardware.
- Assuming one server means one process.
- Forgetting that servers fail and restart.
Related concepts
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