Protocol

A language and a set of rules that allow computers to interact in a well-defined way. These are the rules or standard that defines the syntax, semantics and synchronization of communication and possible error recovery methods. Protocols may be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of both. Examples are FTP, HTTP, HTTPS and other.

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Knowledge base

• Connection protocol
  
• URL protocol
  
• Target Status
  
• Record next step in transaction
  
• Transaction Start URL
  

Glossary

• IP / Internet Protocol
  
• NNTP / Network News Transfer Protocol
  
• ICMP / Internet Control Message Protocol
  
• FTP / File Transfer Protocol
  
• RTSP / Real-Time Streaming Protocol
  

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