(1) The target of a request from an application requester. The database management system (DBMS) at the application server site services the request. See also application requester, DB2 Embedded Application Server.
(2) A server programme in a distributed network that provides the execution environment for an application program.
(3) Software that handles communication with the client requesting an asset and queries of the Content Manager.
(4) A host that is attached to the storage area network (SAN) and that runs applications.