Category: Network Protocols
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Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3)
Explore the ultimate guide to POP3: Post Office Protocol version 3. Learn about its history, functionality, advantages, disadvantages, and more!
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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard application-layer protocol for delivery of e-mail over a TCP/IP internetwork such as the Internet.
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol is an Internet standard application-level TCP/IP protocol that can be used for transferring files between hosts on a TCP/IP internetwork.
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Internet Protocol (IP)
Internet Protocol, or just IP, is a TCP/IP network layer protocol for addressing and routing packets of data between hosts on a TCP/IP network.
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Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol that specifies the client/server interaction processes between Web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Chrome and Web servers such as Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) or Apache.
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Internet Cache Protocol (ICP)
Internet Cache Protocol is a UDP-based protocol developed in 1995 to allow arrays of proxy servers to communicate and work together over a network.
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Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
ICMP stands for Internet Control Message Protocol is a TCP/IP network layer protocol used by routers and TCP/IP hosts for building and maintaining routing tables, adjusting data flow rates, and reporting errors and control messages for TCP/IP network communication.
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NetBT: NetBIOS over TCP/IP
Discover the inner workings of NetBT, the protocol enabling NetBIOS functionalities over TCP/IP networks. Learn how NetBT is critical for name resolution and session support, especially in Windows environments.
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NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System)
NetBIOS stands for Network Basic Input/Output System, is a specification created by IBM and Microsoft that allows distributed applications to access each other’s network services independent of the transport protocol used.
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Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Unlock the mysteries of TCP, the backbone of modern internet communication. From its history to its inner workings, discover how TCP makes the internet tick.
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AIX UNIX: IBM’s Powerful UNIX Operating System Explored
Dive into the world of AIX UNIX, IBM’s robust version of UNIX for RS/6000 systems, blending innovation with traditional UNIX features.
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Kerberos v5 Security Protocol
Kerberos Protocol is a method of securely authenticating users’ requests for access to services on a network.