Infrastructure & Compute
Server
A computer or software system that provides data, applications, or services to other systems.
Example
One server hosts an internal model endpoint and handles incoming requests.
Why it matters
It makes shared information or capabilities available to other applications and users.
You'll hear it
“The app is waiting for the server to respond.”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Is a server always a separate physical computer?
- No. The word can describe software running on shared equipment.
- Can one server support many users?
- Yes. Its capacity and configuration determine how much work it can handle.
- Does receiving a request guarantee the server can fulfill it?
- No. It may lack access, resources or valid information.