What is the difference between server and databases

Answer 1

A server is a machine where the application code resides and database is a machine which acts as a data repository for the application. Actually database also resides on a server and we call it as database server.

Answer 2

Database is nothing more than a "container for data." It's how you store and retrieve data for later usage. A database is software, although a "physical manifestation" of a database could be something like a file cabinet. You store files into it, can retrieve them later, shred them if you need to, edit them, etc...

A server is a computer that hosts stuff for client machines. You can think of it as a relay type of system. I send a request to the server, and it returns a response/data to me. For your database, you could store it onto the server and then any client could access it as needed. Essentially, the computer you're using right now could also be a server, it isn't restricted to simply a machine located in some remote location. Think of it as a centralized machine that assists with the communication between multiple machines.

Answer 3

thank you guys for your quick answers

Answer 4

briefly explained tnx @netkos