The idea of early computer users having an entire processor to themselves was just a fantasy. The first computer networks had all the processing power in a central mainframe, or server, to which ...

If you've heard or seen the term DNS or DNS server on your computer, you may be wondering what it means, and how it affects ...

A server is a specialized computer that provides services such as file hosting to client computers on a network. The scope of a server's duties can differ extensively, with Wide Area Network servers ...

This alternative to Internet Information Services, which Microsoft uses for its own services, delivers modern dynamic web applications on common server platforms or in containers. Microsoft’s Internet ...

Let's talk about proxy servers. Proxy servers are often confused with virtual private networks (VPNs) because their network architectures are very similar. But proxies and VPNs are very different ...

Every Raspberry Pi owner knows the diminutive device can do nearly anything tech-wise. From replacing your slow PC to improving your hangout space with mood lighting and more, a Raspberry Pi is a wise ...

The No. 1 priority for my web server was simplicity; I just wanted a basic web site that displays a "Hello World" message. I wanted to verify that a VM on Oracle Cloud would support an application ...