A web server is computer software and underlying hardware that accepts HTTP requests and serves web content to clients (browsers). Common web server software includes Apache, Nginx, Microsoft IIS, and LiteSpeed.
Functions: Web servers handle HTTP/HTTPS requests, serve static files, route requests to application servers, manage SSL/TLS encryption, and log access data. Identification: Server headers, response patterns, and technology fingerprints can reveal the web server software. This information is useful for security assessments and competitive analysis. Technology Stack: Web servers are part of a broader technology stack that may include application servers, databases, caching layers, and CDNs.Use DomScan's Tech Stack tool to identify web server software and other technologies used by any website.