Listen To The Podcast Of This Topic A hosting server is a computer or virtual machine that stores and manages websites, applications, or data, making them accessible over the internet. Here's a breakdown: Types of hosting servers: 1. Web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx): Host websites and web applications. 2. Application servers (e.g., Node.js, Python): Run and manage web applications. 3. Database servers (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB): Store and manage data. 4. File servers: Store and share files. 5. Virtual private servers (VPS): Virtualized servers with dedicated resources. 6. Dedicated servers: Physical servers dedicated to a single user or organization. 7. Cloud servers: Virtual servers hosted in the cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure). How hosting servers work: 1. User requests access to a website or resource. 2. The request is sent to the hosting server. 3. The server processes the request and retrieves the necessary data. 4. The server sends the response back to the user's device. 5.