application server
1. <software> A designer's or developer's suite of software that helps
programmers isolate the business logic in their programs from the
platform-related code. Application servers can handle all of the application
logic and connectivity found in client-server applications. Many application
servers also offer features such as transaction management, clustering and
failover, and load balancing; nearly all offer ODBC support.
Application servers range from small footprint, web-based processors for
intelligent appliances or remote embedded devices, to complete environments for
assembling, deploying, and maintaining scalable multi-tier applications across
an enterprise.
2. <software> Production programs run on a mid-sized computer that handle all
application operations between browser-based computers and an organisation's
back-end business applications or databases. The application server works as a
translator, allowing, for example, a customer with a browser to search an online
retailer's database for pricing information.
3. <hardware> The device on which application server software runs. Application
Service Providers offer commercial access to such devices.
Citrix Application Serving White Paper.
Application Server Sites, a list maintained by Vayda & Herzum.
The Application Server Zone at DevX,.
TechMetrix Research's Application Server Directory,.
(2001-03-30)
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