Application Server (AP Server)

Application Server (AP Server)

An application server is a software framework that provides an environment for running applications. The term was originally used to differentiate between database servers, file servers, etc., in a master-slave architecture system. Nowadays, it commonly refers to web servers that can run web applications.

Java

• EJB
• Java EE
• Or other web servers that can run JSP

Microsoft .Net Framework

Typically refers to Microsoft Windows Server's IIS that has the .Net Framework installed.

Third-party packages

• Mono
• en:Base4
• en:TNAPS Application Server

PHP

• en:Zend Server
• Or other web servers that can run PHP

Advantages of Using Application Servers

• Data and code integrity
• Centralized configuration and management
• Security
• Execution performance
• Total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Support for transaction mechanisms

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