Is the standard to transfer files between a client and a server.
You login to a server with an FTP program such as Cyberduck or FileZilla
You then upload and download files.
The protocol explains to companies who make file transfer programs exactly how to set them up correctly.
This is the request, response protocol
A client starts the request by typing into the web address bar...http
If the web address is correct, it will send the page.
If the web address is NOT correct, it will send error 404, Page not found
Same as above, BUT is uses encryption by Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
The web server authenticates with the password, if successful a session key is used to encrypt all transmitted data.
Very important to use SSL for a website that uses credit card transactions. It protects these details.
Is the internet standard for using email.
It states how the programs that send and receive email should be made.
Is the standard protocol for advanced messaging and data services for wireless devices.
It standardises the way that wireless devices work.