Application Server
An application server is a software engine that delivers applications to client computers or devices, typically through the Internet and using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol. Application servers are distinguished from web servers by the extensive use of server-side dynamic content and frequent integration with database engines.
An application server handles most, if not all of the business logic and data access of the application. The main benefit of an application server is the ease of application development, utilization and sharing of resources.
Application servers run on many platforms, and the term colloquially applies to two different software applications. The term is used to refer to servers of web-based applications, such as integrated platforms for e-commerce, content management systems, and web-site builders. Alternatively, the term is used as a synonym for web application framework.
DocFamily's server component runs in an application server context. All major application servers are supported.