Middleware

Glossary

"Middleware"

Explain the meaning of middleware.

What is Middleware?

Middleware is software that sits between the OS (operating system) and applications. An OS is software that manages the entire system and runs application software, with Windows OS and Mac OS being typical examples. On the other hand, an application is software that performs processing according to a particular task, and examples include word processing software, spreadsheet software, and web browsers. When using an application, middleware supports the respective roles of the OS and application.

For example, when an application performs business processing, middleware handles communication with databases and servers, making it possible to achieve complex processing. Middleware also has the ability to absorb differences in operating systems and hardware, which increases application compatibility and makes system development and operation more efficient.

There are three types of middleware: web servers, application servers, and database management servers, and a system consisting of these three is called a "web three-tier structure."

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