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Server software refers to the programs and applications that run on a server and provide specific services to other computers, known as clients, over a network. These services can encompass a wide range of functionalities, from hosting websites and managing databases to handling email communication and facilitating online gaming.

The fundamental purpose of server software is to accept requests from clients and process them by executing code, retrieving data, or performing other operations. For example, web server software, such as Apache or Nginx, receives requests for web pages from browsers and sends the corresponding HTML files back to the client. Database server software, like MySQL or PostgreSQL, manages data storage and retrieval for applications.

Other common types of server software include email servers (e.g., Microsoft Exchange, Postfix), file servers (e.g., Samba, NFS), application servers (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss), and game servers. The choice of server software depends heavily on the intended use case and the operating system of the server. Server software is essential for the functioning of the internet and most modern networked applications, enabling distributed computing and the sharing of resources and information.