database server [SQL server] is a machine (or a program) dedicated to maintain a database for a website or a web application that runs on other server.
There are several types of database servers, for example: MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2, Informix.
When a database is located on a separate server, it is wise to monitor that server's availability as well.
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