application server
[ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈsɜrvər]
nounpl: application servers
servidor de aplicações
1. A software framework that provides an environment for running and managing web applications, handling business logic, database connectivity, and client requests
The company deployed their e-commerce platform on a dedicated application server to handle thousands of concurrent users.
A empresa implantou sua plataforma de comércio eletrônico em um servidor de aplicações dedicado para lidar com milhares de usuários simultâneos.
2. A server specifically designed to execute application code and manage the lifecycle of application instances
Java application servers like Tomcat and JBoss are widely used in enterprise environments.
Servidores de aplicações Java como Tomcat e JBoss são amplamente usados em ambientes corporativos.
3. A middleware component that sits between the web server and database server in a three-tier architecture
The application server acts as an intermediary, processing requests from the web server and querying the database.
O servidor de aplicações atua como intermediário, processando solicitações do servidor web e consultando o banco de dados.
In both Brazilian and American tech environments, 'application server' is a fundamental concept in enterprise software development. The term is often abbreviated to 'app server' in casual technical conversations. In Brazil, the IT sector heavily uses this term in Portuguese, though English terminology is also prevalent in international companies. It's a critical component in understanding modern web architecture and cloud computing infrastructure.
NYC Slang
app server (informal abbreviation used in tech industry)
Related Idioms & Phrases
running on the application server
deployed to an application server
application server infrastructure
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