Flashcards

Network protocols: TCP, HTTP, FTP, POP, IMAP, SMTP

Luke Critten English 6 cards

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1IP (Internet Protocol) / TCP (Transmission Controls Protocol)Breaks data into packets ready to be sent over the network.
If packets are lost, TCP can resend those packets until they are confirmed
2HTTP[S] (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol [Secure])The Foundation of Data Communication across a network
Client Server Model. Sends Requests from the client to the server
3FTP (File Transfer Protocol)Client Server model
Used for transfer of files across a network.
may require identification.
Can be encrypted to protect files
4POP (Post office Protocol)Used to retrieve e-mails from a remote server.
Client-Server Model
Server deletes data after sending
5IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)Allows Management of an e-mail box by multiple clients
Can access data on remote servers
considered an updated POP
6SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)Internet Standard for Email Transmission between servers
used to send emails to servers
POP and IMAP can still be used to retrieve, although this can too