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Server Farm

What is it?

A server farm is a group of servers that work together. They handle applications and data for users.


Tech Understandability: Intermediate


Simple One-Sentence Definition

A server farm supports many users with shared computing power.


Analogy or Comparison

Think of a server farm like a team of workers in an office. They share tasks to get more done.


Why it matters?

Server farms are important for cloud services and large websites. They help keep data safe and accessible.


Fun Fact

Some large companies have server farms that use as much energy as small cities.


Related Terms

Cloud Computing: Cloud computing is storing and accessing data over the internet instead of on a local computer.

Data Center: A data center is a facility that houses many servers and their connections to networks and the internet.

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