Knowledge Card - Common Internet Protocols

Common Internet Protocols

  1. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol): The foundational protocol suite for internet communication.

    • Example: Sending data packets between devices.
  2. HTTP/HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): Used for transferring web pages.

    • Example: Browsing websites securely.
  3. DNS (Domain Name System): Translates domain names into IP addresses.

    • Example: Accessing www.example.com.
  4. FTP (File Transfer Protocol): Used for transferring files between systems.

    • Example: Uploading files to a server.
  5. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): Used for sending emails.

    • Example: Sending an email from one server to another.