Internet and the World Wide Web

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Internet and the World Wide Web

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There are currently 7 terms in this directory beginning with the letter P.
Packet Switched Network (PSN)
Packet Switched Networks break data down into smaller components called network packets, prior to transmitting the data over a network.  Read more..,
Ping
The ping command tests a network connection.  Read more...
Port
In TCP/IP, a port number is added to network packets to identify the specific process the data is related to. It lets the receiving device know which application layer should handle the data.
POST Method
The HTTP request POST method sends data to a web server. It is the most common method used to process web forms. Read more...
Protocol
Rules or procedures that dictate how to do something.
Protocol Stack
Set of protocols working together to accomplish a common goal.
PUT Method
It is used to update or create a resource, but unlike POST it is idempotent   Read more...