it is an "intranet server" (see intranet). Contrast with Web client. The term "Web server" often refers only to the HTTP server software in the machine, which provides the website functionality.

The client side (user side ... enhance the browser to support special services from the site. Contrast with Web server. See browser extension. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Client-server networks are best suited to organisations with many computers, or to situations where many computers need access to the same information. Many schools use this type of model.