Top "Network-protocols" questions

A network protocol defines rules and conventions for communication between network devices.

Java HTTP Client Request with defined timeout

I would like to make BIT (Built in tests) to a number of server in my cloud. I need the …

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In what situations would AJAX long/short polling be preferred over HTML5 WebSockets?

I am building a small chat application for friends, but unsure about how to get information in a timely manner …

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Setting TIME_WAIT TCP

We're trying to tune an application that accepts messages via TCP and also uses TCP for some of its internal …

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Throughput and bandwidth difference?

The throughput of a channel is a measure of amount of data actually moves through the channel. Why is it …

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Is SMTP based on TCP or UDP?

Is SMTP based on TCP or UDP ? I really can't confirm it . In my opinion, SMTP should be based on …

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Understanding struct sockaddr

struct sockaddr { unsigned short sa_family; // address family, AF_xxx char sa_data[14]; // 14 bytes of protocol address }; In this structure …

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SQL Server Express cannot connect error: 28 - Server doesn't support requested protocol

I cannot connect to my local SQL Server Express (2012, but the version shouldn't matter) from my server (Windows 2008 R2) to …

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stateless protocol and stateful protocol

How to understand stateless protocol and stateful protocol? HTTP is a stateless protocol and FTP is a stateful protocol. For …

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TCP vs UDP - What is a TCP connection?

What exactly is a TCP connection? I understand there isn't a physical connection from the client to server. Is this …

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