Difference between a software server(logical) and physical server(hardware)

[cre8nkos]

Can someone please give me a clear definition(or tell me where to get one) of the difference between a software server and a hardware server? I'm trying to write something up to explain to people at work what it means to boot a software server vs. booting a hardware server. Logicaly I know the difference, but it's hard to explain.

Thanks!

[Wannabe Genius]

I think this link pretty much sums it up

 

http://www.idg.net/ic_940231_6169_1-3225.html

 

Martin