Protocol Purposes Flashcards
what is FTP?
File transfer protocol. Used to manipulate files. FTP can copy files, list and manipulate directories, and view file contents
what is SSH?
Secure Shell is a connection oriented protocol used to set up secure telnet connections for remote log ins. SSH is secure.
what is SMTP?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. used to send email only and is a push protocol.
what is DNS?
Domain Name System is used to resolve host names to IP addresses
what is DHCP?
Dynamic Host Control Protocol, assigns IP addresses dynamically to network clients.
what is HTTP?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol. manages communications between a web server and a client to view internet content. HTTP is not secure and transmit in plain text.
what is POP3?
Post Office Protocol is used for downloading email.
what is NetBios?
Network Basic Input/Output System is an API for communication between computers over a network. NetBios works over layer 4 and needs to work with a layer 5 protocol namely TCP/IP.
what is IMAP?
Internet Message Access Protocol is currently in its 4th version and is used for downloading email. IMAP4 is secure.
what is Telnet?
a protocol that allows access to virtual terminals of remote systems on local area networks or the internet.
what is SNMP?
Simple Network Management Protocol is used for network management.
what is LDAP?
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol is used for accessing information stored in an information directory.
what is HTTPS?
the secure version of HTTP.
what is SMB/CIFS
Server Message Block/Common Internet File System. primarily a microsoft protocol used for shared file access. CIFS is an enhanced version of SMB.
what is RDP?
Remote Desk Protocol. allows for remote connection to computers.
