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PRATICAL WORK TECHNOLOGY ENGLISH

The document provides an overview of various communication protocols, including HTTP, SMTP, TCP/IP, and POP. It outlines key features and functions of each protocol, such as data transmission, error handling, and security measures. Additionally, it compares POP3 with IMAP regarding email retrieval and synchronization across devices.

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PRATICAL WORK TECHNOLOGY ENGLISH

The document provides an overview of various communication protocols, including HTTP, SMTP, TCP/IP, and POP. It outlines key features and functions of each protocol, such as data transmission, error handling, and security measures. Additionally, it compares POP3 with IMAP regarding email retrieval and synchronization across devices.

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INTRODUCTION

What is a Protocol?

A protocol is a set of rules and standards that define how data is transmitted and
communicated between devices over a network. Protocols ensure that different devices
can exchange information efficiently and securely, regardless of differences in hardware
or software.

Key Features of a Protocol:

1. Standardization – Ensures all devices follow the same communication rules.


2. Error Handling – Detects and corrects transmission errors.
3. Data Formatting – Defines how data is structured for proper interpretation.
4. Addressing & Routing – Ensures data reaches the correct destination.
5. Security – Many protocols include encryption and authentication for secure
communication.
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PROTOCOL HTTP

It looks like you meant HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol). HTTP is the foundation
of data communication on the web. It defines how messages are formatted and
transmitted between clients (like web browsers) and servers.

Key Features of HTTP:

1. Request-Response Model – A client (e.g., browser) sends a request to a server, and the
server responds with the requested data.

2. Stateless – Each request is independent; the server doesn’t retain session data (unless
additional mechanisms like cookies or sessions are used).

3. Methods – Common HTTP methods include:

• GET: Retrieve data from a server.

• POST: Send data to be processed by the server.

• PUT: Update a resource.

• DELETE: Remove a resource.

4. Status Codes – Servers respond with codes indicating success or errors (e.g., 200 OK,
404 Not Found, 500 Internal Server Error).

5. HTTPS – A secure version of HTTP that encrypts data using TLS/SSL.

PROTOCOL SMTP

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used for sending and relaying email
messages across networks. It is mainly responsible for the transmission of emails from a
sender’s mail client to a mail server or between mail servers.

Key Features of SMTP:

1. Push Protocol – SMTP is used to send (push) emails from a client to a server or
between servers.
2. Works with Other Protocols – While SMTP is used for sending emails, POP3 (Post
Office Protocol 3) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are used for receiving
emails.
3. Commands & Responses – SMTP uses text-based commands like:
• HELO / EHLO – Initiates a conversation between client and server.
• MAIL FROM – Specifies the sender’s email address.
• RCPT TO – Specifies the recipient’s email address.
• DATA – Indicates the start of the email content.
• QUIT – Ends the session.
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4. Ports Used:
• Port 25 – Default port for server-to-server email transfer (often blocked for outgoing
mail due to spam control).
• Port 587 – Recommended for email submission from clients (supports encryption).
• Port 465 – Used for SMTP with SSL encryption (deprecated in favor of STARTTLS).

5. Security – Modern SMTP supports encryption via STARTTLS to secure email


communication.

PROTOCOL TCP/IP

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)


TCP/IP is the foundational communication protocol of the internet and most networks.
It defines how data is sent, addressed, transmitted, routed, and received across
networks.

Key Components of TCP/IP


TCP/IP is a protocol suite with multiple layers, each responsible for specific tasks:

1. Network Access Layer (Link Layer)


• Lowest layer responsible for physically transmitting data over network hardware
(Ethernet, Wi-Fi).
• Handles MAC addressing and framing.
• Example protocols: Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11), ARP (Address Resolution Protocol).

2. Internet Layer
• Routes packets between different networks using IP addresses.
• IP (Internet Protocol) assigns unique addresses to devices.
• Example protocols: IP (IPv4, IPv6), ICMP (ping), ARP.

3. Transport Layer :
• Ensures reliable or fast data delivery between devices.
• TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) – Reliable, connection-oriented (e.g., web pages,
emails).
• UDP (User Datagram Protocol) – Fast, connectionless (e.g., video streaming, gaming).

4. Application Layer
• Handles network applications and user interactions.
• Example protocols: HTTP (web browsing), SMTP (email), FTP (file transfer), DNS
(domain resolution).

Key Features of TCP/IP

1. Packet Switching – Data is broken into packets for efficient transmission.


2. Routing – IP ensures packets reach the correct destination across multiple networks.
3. Error Handling & Flow Control – TCP ensures error checking and ordered delivery.
4. Scalability – TCP/IP supports large, complex networks (like the internet).
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PROTOCOL POP

POP (Post Office Protocol)

POP (Post Office Protocol) is an email protocol used for retrieving emails from a mail
server to a local client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird). The most commonly used version is
POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3).

How POP Works:

1. The email client connects to the mail server using POP3.


2. The client downloads emails from the server to the local device.
3. Emails are typically deleted from the server after download (unless configured
otherwise).
4. The connection is closed after retrieval.
Key Features of POP3:
• One-Way Communication: Emails are downloaded but not synchronized across
multiple devices.
• Offline Access: Once emails are downloaded, they can be accessed without an internet
connection.
• Limited Server Storage: Since emails are removed from the server, it frees up space.
• Simple and Fast: POP3 is lightweight and requires minimal resources.
Ports Used in POP3:
• Port 110 – Default POP3 port (unencrypted).
• Port 995 – POP3 over SSL/TLS for encrypted communication.

POP3 vs. IMAP:

Feature POP3 IMAP

Storage Emails are downloaded and (usually) deleted from the server. Emails remain on
the server and sync across multiple devices.
Device Sync No sync; emails are tied to one device. Full sync across multiple devices.
Internet Required No (after download). Yes (to access emails).Best For Single-device
use, limited server space. Multiple devices, real-time access.

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