Web Server Vs  Application Server

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Know the Differences

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What is Web Server?

These are basically computers that accept HTTP requests from clients/users and deliver web pages requested on the browser. It store, process, % deliver web resources to the users.

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What is Application Server?

A software framework that provides a runtime environment for enterprise applications. End-users, IT services, and organizations use it to install and operate applications.

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Comparison based on Container

 - Web server contains only a web container.           - Application contain web as well as EJB containers.

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Comparison based on Multithreading

 - Web Server supports multithreading.   - Application Server doesn’t support multithreading.

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Comparison based on Capacity

 - A Web Server has a lower capacity than an Application Server.   - As compared to a web server, an application server has a greater capacity.

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Comparison based on Protocols

 - HTML and HTTP protocols are supported by the web servers.    - GUI, HTTP, and RPC/RMI protocols are supported by the application server.

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Comparison based on Transactions and Connection Pooling

 - Web server doesn’t support transactions and connection pooling.   - Application server supports transactions and connection pooling.

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Here's a Detailed Comparison between the Web Server and Application Server.