Tide Web and Internet Protocols

Tide Web Overview

  • Definition:

    • Tide Web is defined as a collection of multimedia web pages that facilitate various online interactions.

  • Functions and Features:

    • Users can send and receive emails and other forms of information on websites.

    • The platform supports online chatting options which include:

    • Text communication

    • Audio communication

    • Video communication

  • Protocols Used:

    • Transmission Control Protocol (TCP):

    • Establishes reliable communication channels over the internet.

    • Internet Protocol (IP):

    • Responsible for routing data packets from source to destination over interconnected networks.

  • Networking Aspect:

    • Tide Web is part of a worldwide collection of interconnected networks and devices, emphasizing its global outreach.

  • HTTP(S) Protocols:

    • These protocols are utilized to display web pages and are implemented using:

    • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML):

      • The standard language used to create web pages.

  • Uniform Resource Locators (URLs):

    • Definition:

    • URLs are specific text addresses that website users utilize to access web pages.

    • Function:

    • They specify the exact location of web resources on the internet.

  • Access Mechanism:

    • Web resources are accessed through web browsers, which are software applications designed to retrieve, present, and navigate web content.

    • The internet serves as the medium for accessing information hosted on web servers.