Protocol Definitions Flashcards
Standard communication protocol used for the transfer of computer files from a server to a client on a computer network.
FTP
A method for securely sending commands to a computer over an unsecured network
SSH
A network protocol that enables secure and encrypted file transfers between a client and a server
SFTP
A client/server application protocol that provides access to virtual terminals of remote systems on local area networks or the Internet.
Telnet
An application used by mail servers to send, receive, and relay outgoing email between senders and receivers.
SMTP
A naming database in which internet domain names are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
DNS
A network protocol used to automate the process of configuring devices on IP networks, thus allowing them to use network services.
DHCP
A simple protocol that provides basic file transfer function with no user authentication.
TFTP
A primary protocol used to send data between a web browser and a website
HTTP
An application-layer Internet standard protocol used by e-mail clients to retrieve e-mail from a mail server.
POP3
A networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.
NTP
A protocol for receiving email that allows users to access their emails from different devices
IMAP
A networking protocol used for the management and monitoring of network-connected devices in Internet Protocol networks
SNMP
A vendor-neutral software protocol used to lookup information or devices within a network
LDAP
A Secure primary protocol used to send data between a web browser and a website
HTTPS
A communication protocol used to share files, printers, serial ports, and miscellaneous communications between nodes on a network.
SMB
A type of logging that allows a system administrator to monitor and manage logs from different parts of the system
Syslog
A method for securing an application used by mail servers to send, receive, and relay outgoing email between senders and receivers.
SMTP TLS
A Secure vendor-neutral software protocol used to lookup information or devices within a network
LDAPS
A secure protocol for receiving email that allows users to access their emails from different devices
IMAP Over SSL
A Secure application-layer Internet standard protocol used by e-mail clients to retrieve e-mail from a mail server.
POP3 Over SSL
A domain-specific language used to manage data, especially in a relational database management system.
SQL
A protocol is used by Oracle SQL servers to execute SQL commands from clients, including load balancing and application-specific services
SQLnet
An open-source relational database management system
MySQL
A proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft Corporation which provides a user with a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network connection
RDP
A signaling protocol used for initiating, maintaining, and terminating communication sessions that include voice, video and messaging applications.
SIP
