___ is the special type of software and hardware systems that provide service to its client:

A server is a specialized computer system consisting of hardware and software that provides services, resources, or data to other computers or devices known as clients over a network. The server receives requests from clients and processes those requests to provide the required service. For example, a web server provides web pages to users' browsers, a file server provides access to stored files, and a database server manages and provides access to databases. Servers are designed to handle multiple client requests and may operate continuously to ensure that network services remain available.