In the context of technology and computer networking, “IP” stands for “Internet Protocol.” Internet Protocol is a set of rules and conventions used for routing and addressing data packets so that they can travel across networks, including the global internet. There are two main versions of IP: IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) and IPv6 (Internet […]
A protocol, in the context of computer science and networking, refers to a set of rules, conventions, and standards that govern how data is transmitted, received, and processed between devices and systems within a network or a computing environment. Protocols ensure that devices and software applications can communicate effectively, understand each other, and follow a […]
The Application Layer is the topmost layer in the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model, and it represents the interface between the network and the end-user applications. It is responsible for providing network services directly to the user or application, facilitating communication between software applications and the lower layers of the OSI model. Here are the […]
The Presentation Layer is the sixth layer in the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and is responsible for ensuring that data is presented in a format that is understandable to both the sender and the receiver. This layer handles data translation, encryption, compression, and other data formatting functions. Here are the key characteristics and functions […]