A surname originating as an occupation.

(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network. / (computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.

plural of server

plural of Server

Alternative spelling of keyserver

(computing) describes computer software usually comprising a number of client modules, and a server module to which they are connected in some way. The clients make requests of the server; the server processes the requests and returns the results to the appropriate client.

(computing) A hardware server that acts as an intermediary between a user and another server, usually on the Internet.

(law enforcement) A deliverer of processes or summonses, the formal announcements of the beginning of a legal action; a huissier de justice or other equivalent position in other legal systems.

(computing) a network server that stores the installation files for distribution over a network.

Synonym of domain name server