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A glossary of storage networking, data, and information management terminology. To learn more about the SNIA Dictionary click here.

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server

1. An intelligent device, usually a computer, that provides services to other intelligent devices, usually other computers or appliances.    See client.

2. An asymmetric relationship with a second party (a client) in which the client initiates requests and the server responds to those requests.

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  • Computer System

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