A Web server exclusively handles HTTP requests, whereas an application server serves business logic to application programs through any number of protocols. Let’s examine each in more detail.

How does Apache Tomcat compare to other Java application server options? Compare Tomcat with Apache HTTP Server, Jetty, JBoss and WebSphere to find the proper fit for your enterprise development.

In the physical data center, installing a new server or moving it around was a controlled exercise involving multiple teams, including network, application, storage and security folks.