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Thursday 16 July 2015

Protocol Definition


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Protocol Definition


In information technology, a protocol is the special set of rules that end points in a telecommunication connection use when they communicate. Protocols specify interactions between the communicating entities. 
An agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices. The protocol determines the following:






  • the type of error checking to be used







  • how the sending device will indicate that it has finished sending a message

    • how the receiving device will indicate that it has received a message
    There are a variety of standard protocols from which programmers can choose. Each has particular advantages and disadvantages; for example, some are simpler than others, some are more reliable, and some are faster.
    From a user's point of view, the only interesting aspect about protocols is that your computer or device must support the right ones if you want to communicate with other computers. The protocol can be implemented either in hardware or in software.

    see more:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/protocol.html









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