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merchant server

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Also known as a "commerce server," it is a server in a network that handles online purchases and credit card transactions. The term may refer to the entire computer system or just the software that provides this service. A merchant server implements an electronic commerce protocol that ensures a secure transmission between the clients and cooperating banks. It may also include the online storefront and shopping cart infrastructure.


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In November, Microsoft came out with its Merchant Server, a product for shopping on the Net, and a new version of Microsoft Front Page for designing and managing home pages and Web sites.
In 1996, CyberCash was the first Internet payment service to support Merchant Server, Microsoft's premier entry into the Web commerce market.
Microsoft is developing a product called Merchant Server that requires Microsoft's Windows NT operating system.
 
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