The basic difference between a web server and an application server is Webserver can execute only web applications i,e servlets and JSPs and has only a single container known as Web container which...
It can be both according to the requirement of the business. for a comparison what the requirement may be try the link.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc758523.aspx
The basic difference between a web server and an application server is Webserver can execute only web applications i,e servlets and JSPs and has only a single container known as Web container which...