Network Protocols

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  • Networks: Protocols and Layers
    • HTTP
      • Stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
      • Used by web browsers to ACCESS websites
      • Web browsers use to COMMUNICATE with web servers
    • HTTPS
      • Stands for HTTP Secure
      • More secure version of HTTP.
      • Encrypts ALL information SENT and RECEIVED
    • FTP
      • Stands for FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL
      • Used to access, edit and move files between devices on a network
      • EG: To access files on a server from a client computer
    • POP3
      • Stands for Post Office Protocol 3
      • Used to retrieve emails from a server
      • The server holds the email until you download it, then it is deleted from the server
    • IMAP
      • Stands for Internet Message Access Protocol
      • Similar it POP3, used to retrieve emails from a server
      • The server holds the email until you delete it.
      • Used by most web based email clients
    • SMTP
      • Stands for Simple Mail Transfer
      • Used to send emails
      • Used to transfer emails between servers
    • TCP/IP
      • The protocol which dictates HOW data is sent between networks
      • Stands for Transmission Control Protocol
      • Sets the rules for how devices connect to the network.
      • IP (Internet Protocol) is responsbile for packet switching

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