The operational process of a web server commences when a user's browser sends a file request via HTTP. Upon receipt, the server uses an HTTP server, an integral component that comprehends HTTP and URLs, to retrieve the content and relay it back to the browser. The procedure involves the translation of URLs through a Domain Name System (DNS) or by referencing a cache. Consequently, the browser requests the specific file via an HTTP request, and the web server responds, either by presenting the requested page via HTTP or by displaying an error message if the process fails.