In computing, a server is a piece of computer hardware or software (computer program) that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called "clients". This architecture is called the client–server model. Servers can provide various functionalities, often called "services", such as sharing data or resources among multiple clients, or performing computation for a client.

Nextcloud is an open source, self-hosted file share and communication platform. Access and sync your files, contacts, calendars and communicate and collaborate across your devices.

Unraid is software for storing and managing digital files on a mass-storage server. It is an embedded Network Attached Storage (NAS) server operating system.