network protocols Flashcards
TCP/IP
transmission control protocol/ internet protocol
how devices on a network are connected
tcp part manages separations of a file into data packets to be sent across a network
ip part gives packet address to reach destination
UDP
user data gram protocol
alternative to TCP
when speed is a priority
HTTP HTTPS
used by web browsers to access websites and allows borrowers to communicate with a webserver
HTTPS is more secure and encrypts and decrypts web pages
FTP
file transfer protocol
used in conjunction with TCP IP to transmit files across a network up
POP & IMAP
protocol used to retrieve emails from a server
imap is similar however user choice to delete emIl
SMTP
simple mail transfer protocol
governs sending of emails using a network up part
has many protocols