What is the difference between static web server and dynamic web server

[Melisaassunta]

Static Web Server
It is based on a physical server (hardware) and HTTP server (software). When a client sends a request for a specific file from his browser then static web server sends the hosted files as it is.
Dynamic Web Server
It is also a static web server with the enhanced functionality by an application server or databases. When any client sends the request then application server makes the changes or updates on hosted file before delivering to client by HTTP server.

[rossjulie]

In simple terms static send it's hosted files as they are to your browser while dynamic is static in addition with extra softwares.

[Wilsonjacob45]

A static web server is one that always serves static content: any files (including html, js, and css) that are available at the time the client requests them.
CGI, AJAX, ASP, ASP.NET, and other languages are used to create dynamic web pages.
A dynamic web server is composed of a static web server as well as additional applications.

[jacobwallace]

Static websites, which are usually written entirely in HTML and display the same content for every user, are those that are fixed and display the same content for every user. A dynamic website, on the other hand, uses advanced programming and databases in addition to HTML to display different content and provide user interaction.

[ownwebservers1]

dynamic means capable of action and/or change, while static means stationary or fixed. Dynamic and Static websites are terms used to describe two types of sites and the method they use to display. Here we will explore what the terms mean for web design.