host computers

[hoʊst kəmˈpjuːtərz]
nounpl: host computers
computadores hospedeiros
1. Primary computers in a network that provide services, resources, or data to client computers or other networked devices
The host computers manage all the requests from the client machines on the network.
Os computadores hospedeiros gerenciam todas as solicitações das máquinas clientes na rede.
2. In virtualization, computers that run virtual machines or provide the physical infrastructure for virtualized environments
The host computers must have sufficient RAM and processing power to support multiple virtual machines.
Os computadores hospedeiros devem ter RAM e poder de processamento suficientes para suportar várias máquinas virtuais.
3. Computers that serve as a central point for data storage, processing, or application hosting in a client-server architecture
Our company upgraded its host computers to improve database performance.
Nossa empresa atualizou seus computadores hospedeiros para melhorar o desempenho do banco de dados.
This is a technical term commonly used in information technology fields in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term 'computadores hospedeiros' is the standard translation, though 'servidores' may sometimes be used interchangeably in business contexts. The term reflects the English influence in technology vocabulary across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
serverscentral computersprimary computersmain computers
Antonyms / Antônimos
client computersclient machinesworkstations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computadores hospedeiros
Standard technical term used in IT and computing contexts
São Paulo
computadores servidores
Alternative term often used in business and corporate settings
Portugal
computadores anfitriões
More literal translation; computadores hospedeiros is also widely used
General USA
host computers
Standard technical terminology in networking and IT industries

Related Words

serverclient-server architecturenetwork infrastructurevirtual machinescloud hostingdata center

Related Idioms & Phrases

host computer system
host computer network
host computer infrastructure
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