common protocols
protocol - a set of rules that allow 2 devices to communicate
tcp(transmission control protocol)
provides an error free transmission
between 2 routers
ip(internet protocol)
routes packets across a wan
makes up tcp/ip protocol stack
http(hypertext transfer protocol)
a way for a client and server to send and recieve requests and deliver html web pages
https(hypertext transfer protocol secure)
same as http except adds encryption and authentication
used when a website needs to deal with sensitive info
ftp(file transfer protocol)
protocol used for sending files between computers
normally on a wan
people ofter use ftp clients
these are software applications that often sit on the actual ftp protocol
mail server protocols
smtp(simple mail transfer protocol)
transfers outgoing mail form one server to another/from email client to srver
pop(post office protocol)
retrieves emails from a server. REMOVE it from server and transfers to ur device
imap(internet message access protocol)
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