Lesson 1
Internet Protocols
In society, we interact with one another based on a set of common values such as saying hello when greeting each other.
Etiquette is a form of protocol.
Networks and the Internet operate on protocols. When two computers communicate there is a shared set of rules that enable them to effectively interact. This module is the sum of what you as a developer ought to know about Internet protocols.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
In the next lesson, you will learn about the purpose of protocols.
Etiquette is a form of protocol.
Networks and the Internet operate on protocols. When two computers communicate there is a shared set of rules that enable them to effectively interact. This module is the sum of what you as a developer ought to know about Internet protocols.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the nature and purpose of Internet protocols
- Describe TCP/IP addresses and their classifications
- Explain the purpose of masks and subnetting
- Evaluate the protocols used for email
- Evaluate the protocols used on the Web
- Describe the Domain Name Service (DNS) and Internet domain names
- Describe the functions, components, and types of URLs
In the next lesson, you will learn about the purpose of protocols.
