Protocol to Purpose Flashcards
What is the purpose of FTP (File Transfer Protocol)?
File transfer for data and control
FTP operates on ports 20 and 21.
What does SSH stand for and what is its purpose?
Secure Shell
SSH operates on port 22.
What is Telnet used for?
Unencrypted text communication
Telnet operates on port 23.
What is the purpose of SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)?
Email transmission between servers
SMTP operates on port 25.
What does DNS stand for and what is its function?
Domain Name System
DNS resolves domain names to IP addresses and operates on port 53.
What is the role of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?
Assigns IP addresses dynamically to devices
DHCP operates on ports 67 and 68.
What does HTTP stand for?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
HTTP operates on port 80.
What is the primary function of POP3S?
Secure POP3 over SSL
POP3S operates on port 995.
What is the purpose of the Network Time Protocol (NTP)?
Synchronizes clocks over a network
NTP operates on port 123.
What does IMAP stand for?
Internet Message Access Protocol
IMAP operates on port 143.
What is SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) used for?
Network device monitoring
SNMP operates on ports 161 and 162.
What is the purpose of LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)?
Directory services
LDAP operates on port 389.
What does HTTPS stand for?
HTTP Secure
HTTPS operates on port 443.
What is the function of SMB (Server Message Block)?
File sharing on Windows networks
SMB operates on port 445.
What is the purpose of IMAPS?
Secure IMAP over SSL
IMAPS operates on port 993.
What does MySQL facilitate?
MySQL database communication
MySQL typically operates on port 3306.
What is RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) used for?
Remote desktop access
RDP operates on port 3389.
What is an alternative port often used for HTTP services?
8080
Port 8080 is often used for web proxies or alternative HTTP services.
