The difference between a file server and an application server ... server runs the programs and processes the data. See database server. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

A database server may be part of a file server that also houses applications and non-database files; however, the term generally implies a server that provides only database functions. See database.

When one computer is relied upon to store files, or grant access to services that aren't stored on the other computers, it is referred to a server ... including database servers, print servers ...