Protocols and Use

Protocols and Their Uses

HTTP

HyperText Transfer Protocol: used for transferring web pages and resources over the internet

HTTPS

HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure: Secure version of HTTP, using encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect data transmitted between the web browser and server

FTP

File Transfer Protocol: used to transfer files from one host to another over a TCP-based network

SFTP/SSH

Secure File Transfer Protocol/Secure Shell: a secure version of FTP that uses encryption to protect data during transfer.

SMB

Server Message Block: a network file sharing protocol that allows applications to read and write to files and request services from server programs.

DNS

Domain Name System: a hierarchical system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses, enabling web browsers to load Internet resources.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: a network management protocol used to automate the process of configuring devices on IP networks, assigning them IP addresses and other network settings.

POP3

Post Office Protocol version 3: an Internet standard protocol used by email clients to retrieve emails from a mail server.

IMAP

Internet Message Access Protocol: a protocol used by email clients to retrieve messages from a mail server, allowing users to view and manage their email directly on the server.

SMTP

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol: a protocol used for sending emails across networks, enabling the transfer of messages from the sender's email client to the recipient's mail server.

Telnet

An old, unsecured protocol used for remote access to network devices. Mostly replaced by SSH

RDP

Remote Desktop Protocol: a protocol that allows users to connect to and control a remote computer over a network, providing a graphical interface for remote management.

LDAP

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol: a protocol used to access and manage directory information services over a network.

SNMP

(Simple Network Management Protocol): used for monitoring and managing network devices like routers and switches

NetBIOS

Used for communication between computers on a local network. It allows applications to access network services like file sharing and printer sharing in Windows environments. It provides name resolution, session establishment, and datagram distribution services. While NetBIOS itself is not a protocol, it provides essential support for other protocols like SMB