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Appliance Server (also Server Appliance)
Definition
(Context: Hardware)
A specialized device designed for ease of installation and maintenance, which fulfills the traditional functions of an application, database, or web server. Purchased from a single vendor, these servers are delivered as a complete unit, with all of the required hardware and software components pre-installed and configured. It is intended to begin work almost immediately when attached to a network, with little additional configuration required.
Reference:
Definition of Server Appliance - Gartner Information Technology Glossary
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