Web 服务器：顾名思义，Web 服务器基本上是一种通过 HTTP 处理所有传入网络请求以及存储、处理和交付网页的方式。它的主要目的是存储网站文件并通过互联网广播它们。
虚拟主机：顾名思义，虚拟主机基本上是一种托管网站的方法，以便网络上的每个人都可以访问它。它还有助于防止黑客和恶意软件访问数据并提供良好的安全服务。
网络服务器和网络主机
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Web Server |
Web Host |
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| Web server is basically a computer that usually runs websites. | Web hosting is basically a process of using a server to host website. |
| It is used to host websites and contain one or more websites. | It enables website to be accessible to users via internet. |
| It provides services to other devices or programs in network. | It allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible through WWW. |
| It stores web server software and website’s component files. | Web pages are actually stored in server so that one can access website through internet. |
| It processes network requests of users and serves them with files that create web pages. | Type of web host includes shared host, dedicated host, free host, reseller host, etc. |
| Types of web server include proxy server, mail server, application server, etc. | It makes use of other networks to relay same set of information. |
| Its main objective is to store, process and deliver web pages to users. | Its main objective is to keep all webpages of hosted site on their server, to take care of setup and technical issues. |
| It allows to standardize coding, customized server setting as per requirement, hassle-free installation and deployment, etc. | It improves website performance, website security, technical support, etc. |