#7unit 1introduction to e commerce
Internet protocols
The communication rules that run the internet.
Unit 1Introduction to E-commerceTopic #7Published
Internet protocols
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Internet protocols are the rules and standards for data transfer over the Internet. The core protocol is TCP/IP, with a four-layer architecture and an Application Layer containing HTTP, SMTP, FTP, POP3, IMAP, Telnet, and SSL/TLS.
- Define what an Internet protocol is.
- Describe the four-layer TCP/IP architecture.
- Identify the main Application Layer protocols (HTTP, SMTP, FTP, POP3, IMAP, Telnet, SSL/TLS).
- Explain the role of each protocol in supporting e-commerce.