NET 4000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11.1.2: Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, Directory Service, Telnet
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A protocol is a set of standards for communication between network hosts. Protocols often provide services, such as email or file transfer. Most protocols are not intended to be used alone, but instead rely on and interact with other dependent or complimentary protocols. A group of protocols that is intended to be used together is called a protocol suite. The internet protocol (ip) protocol suite (commonly referred to as tcp/ip) is the most widely used protocol suite today. The following table lists several protocols in the ip protocol suite: Ip is the main protocol used on the internet. It is a connectionless protocol that makes routing path decisions. It also handles logical addressing issues through the use of ip addresses. Tcp provides services that ensure accurate and timely delivery of network communications between two hosts. Tcp provides the following services to ensure message delivery: However, it does not include mechanisms for ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
