Network Socket

Introduction of Socket The concept of Socket began with the ARPANET in 1971. The term network socket is most commonly used in the context of the Internet protocol suite and is therefore often also called Internet socket. The term network socket …

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Client Server Architecture

History The concept of Client-server model was started from 1960s. ARPANET is considered as the first client-server model. Introduction Client server architecture is also known as “Client-Server Model”. It works according to a request and response method. Definition Client-Server architecture …

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Port Number and Address

Introduction The list of port numbers is specified in RFC (Both client and server must state the HTTP version of their request or response in the first line of their message. Internet Society and IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) Request for …

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Application Layer TCP/IP

Introduction The Application Layer in the TCP/IP model is crucial for enabling network communication between software applications.  Definition The application layer in the TCP/IP model is the topmost layer and is responsible for facilitating communication between network applications. Features It provides services to the …

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Transport Layer TCP/IP

Introduction The Transport Layer in the TCP/IP model is vital for ensuring the reliable delivery of data between applications running on different hosts. TCP provides a robust, connection-oriented service that guarantees the delivery and order of data, while UDP offers …

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Internet/Network Layer TCP/IP

Introduction of TCP/IP Network Layer The TCP/IP Network Layer is often referred to as the Internet Layer. The TCP/IP Network Layer provides the essential functions of addressing, routing, and packet forwarding to enable seamless data exchange across vast and interconnected networks, …

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History and Introduction

History The history of TCP/IP can be traced back to the 1960s when the U.S. Department of Defense started a research project to develop a robust communication protocol that could withstand nuclear attacks. The project was called the ARPANET, and …

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Reference Books of Computer Fundamental

List of Top Popular Reference Books of Computer Fundamental SLNo Book's Name Author's Name Publications 01. Fundamental of Computers V. Rajaraman PHI Publication 02. IT Principles & Application Ray & Acharya PHI Publication 03. Information Technology and its Applications in …

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Terminology of Computer Fundamentals

Lists of some common Terminology of Computer Fundamentals Data Originally, data is the plural of the Latin word datum, from a dare, meaning ‘give’. The word ‘Data’ refers to any raw collection of facts, figures, symbols, and statistics that can be input, stored, …

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