What is protocol

1. PROTOCOLS AND ITS TYPES
PROTOCOLS:-
A protocol is a set of rules for the exchange of data between a terminal and
computer or between two computers. Think of protocol as a sort of
recommunication agreement about the form in which a message or data is to
be sent and receipt is to be acknowledge.
Types of protocols:-
1. Transmission control protocol.
2. Internet protocol.
3. Hypertext transfer protocol.
4. Simple mail transfer protocol.
5. File transfer protocol.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL PROTOCOL (TCP)
This protocol ensures the delivery of information packets across internets.
INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP)
This important protocol is responsible for providing logical addressing called IP address to route
information between networks.
HYPERTEXT TRANSFER PROTOCOL(HTTP).
This protocol is used to access, send and receive Hypertext markup language (HTML) files on the
internet.
SIMPLE MAIL TRANSFER PROTOCOL.(SMTP)
This protocol is used to transfer email between computers.
FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL.(FTP)
This protocol is responsible for allowing file to be copied between devices.