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E-mail Protocols
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- 1What does SMTP stand for?Simple Mail Transfer Protocols
- 2Describe SMTP. SMTP handles sending
. It pushes outgoing mail to a server
. Despite problems, SMTP will keep trying until it's sent - 3What does IMAP stand for?Internet Message Access Protocol
- 4Describe IMAP. IMAP handles receiving webmail
. Lets you access your email on a server
. When you logon you pull the email from a server so you can access
anywhere, anytime - 5What does POP3 stand for?Post Office Protocol 3
- 6Describe POP3. POP3 also handles receiving messages
. POP came before webmail when people used email client software
. You downloaded emails from the server
. Emails could be deleted from the server - 7Webmail Positives- All your messages stay on the server
- You can access email on many devices
- E-mails are backed up - 8Webmail Negatives- You must have net connection
- Slow service - 9Email Client Positives- Emails downloaded to client machine
- You can access them even if not online
- Client software has more features - 10Email Client Negatives- Emails lost if computer crashes
- Only accessible on one device
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- BTEC Information Technology Flashcards on E-mail Protocols, created by Layla Gabica on 06/01/2022.
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