Category: Network Protocols
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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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Kerberos v5 Security Protocol
Kerberos Protocol is a method of securely authenticating users’ requests for access to services on a network.
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Understanding RADIUS: Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service
RADIUS is a protocol for authentication, authorization, and accounting of remote access connections using dial-up networking and virtual private network (VPN) functionality.
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Iterative Query Decoded: Navigating the DNS Resolution Process
Iterative Query is a DNS query in which a name server contacts a second name server to perform a name lookup.
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Understanding the Application Layer in the OSI Model
Explore the Application Layer of the OSI Model in-depth: its role, functions, protocols, and real-world applications, in this comprehensive encyclopedia entry.
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Application Gateway Firewall: Mastering Application-Level Traffic Control and Security
Application Gateway is a type of firewall that provides application-level control over network traffic.
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APPC: Advanced Program-to-Program Communications Protocol
Explore the synergy of APPC protocol with Microsoft SNA Server: Bridging IBM and Windows networks for seamless enterprise communication.