Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application-layer protocol used for transmitting hypermedia documents, such as HTML files, over the World Wide Web. It is the foundation of any data exchange on the Web and enables…
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for transferring files between a client and a server over a computer network, typically the Internet. It was initially defined in the 1970s and has…
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is an Internet standard for email transmission. It is a protocol used to send and receive email messages between mail servers and is widely used for sending emails over the…
Network Topologies
Let’s delve deeper into network topology within the logical view of a computer network. Network topology refers to the arrangement and structure of devices and their connections within a network. It defines how devices are…
Bus Topology
Bus topology is a network arrangement in which devices are connected to a common communication medium called a bus. In this topology, all devices share a single cable, and data is transmitted in both directions…
Star Topology
The star topology is a network arrangement where devices are connected to a central device or hub using individual point-to-point connections. In this topology, all communication between devices passes through the central hub. The star…
Ring Topology
Ring topology is a network configuration in which devices are connected in a circular loop or ring. In this topology, data travels in only one direction around the ring, passing through each device in the…
Firewall
A firewall is a network security device that acts as a barrier between an internal network and the external network (usually the Internet). It monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined…
Modem (modulator-demodulator)
In computer networking, a modem (short for modulator-demodulator) is a device that enables communication between a computer or other network devices and an internet service provider (ISP) or a telecommunications network. It serves as a…
Addressing and Naming
In a network design the addressing and naming play important roles in identifying and distinguishing devices, services, and resources within the network.Addressing and naming work together to provide a comprehensive system for identifying and accessing…