Palvelijaa

Palvelijaa is a Finnish word that translates to "server" in English. In the context of computing, a palvelijaa refers to a computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network. These services can range from storing and delivering web pages to managing databases, handling email, or running applications.

The role of a palvelijaa is to respond to requests from clients. For example, when a user accesses a website, their web browser (the client) sends a request to the web palvelijaa hosting that website. The palvelijaa then processes the request and sends the necessary files back to the client's browser to display the webpage.

Palvelijat can be specialized for particular tasks. A file palvelijaa stores and manages files, a database palvelijaa manages data for applications, and a web palvelijaa hosts websites. They are often designed to be powerful and reliable, capable of handling numerous client requests simultaneously and operating continuously without interruption. The term "palvelinpuoli" (server-side) refers to the operations and code that run on the palvelijaa, as opposed to the "asiakaspuoli" (client-side) which runs on the user's device.