What is a server?
A server is a powerful computer that provides services, data or resources to other devices (clients) over a network. Websites, email, databases, apps and files live on servers and are available 24/7.
How does a server work?
A client (browser, app) sends a request → the server processes it → returns a response. For high reliability, servers run in specialized data centers with redundant power, cooling and networking.
Server types
- Web server — serves websites and web apps.
- VPS / VDS — a virtual server, an isolated slice of a physical one.
- Dedicated server — a whole physical server just for you.
- Cloud / Private Cloud — cloud infrastructure, flexible scaling.
- Database / 1C / mail server — specialized for specific tasks.
Which server to choose?
| Need | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Small site | Hosting |
| Growing project, control | VPS / VDS |
| High load, isolation | Dedicated |
| 1C, CRM/ERP | VDS / 1C server |
A server in Azerbaijan
If your users are in Azerbaijan, hosting the server in Baku, in a Tier III data center, gives low latency and a local IP. Epro.io servers are in the Delta Telecom Tier III DC, manat billing, 24/7 support.
FAQ
Are a web server and hosting the same?
Hosting is the service of placing a site on a server; a web server is the software/machine that answers requests.
Should I buy or rent a server?
For most businesses renting (VPS/dedicated) is better: no capex, support and data center included.
Where should a server be located?
Close to your users — for an Azerbaijani audience, a Baku data center is optimal.
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