Does a database require a server?

Do I need a server for my database?

If you have only one application that runs in one instance for the user, embedded solution (whether sqlite or some object storage) is usually OK. However if you have multiple instances that need to manipulate the database concurrently, you need to have a server to synchronize it.

Is a database on a server?

A server is a computer program or a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices which are called clients while a database is an organized collection of data, generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system. Thus, this is the main difference between server and database.

Is a database separate from a server?

Unfortunately, this makes access to the data all too easy for an attacker to access. Instead, a database should reside on a separate database server located behind a firewall, not in the DMZ with the web server. While this makes for a more complicated setup, the security benefits are well worth the effort.

Do I need a server for an SQL database?

It depends on what you are needing. Some instances of SQL, such as SQLite3, are local and file based. They have no server. Most provide a server because of the problem they address.