DNS, URL, computer science, cookies, TCP, protocol, network, internet, web addresses, IP addresses
Reader
Abstract
Extract
of 2
Abstract
Delve into the world of computer science and learn how DNS and URL translation work together to connect you to your favorite websites. Discover the role of cookies, TCP, and other key concepts in this fascinating glossary.
Extract
[...] Example: http://www.google.com TCP: abbreviation for 'Transmission Control Protocol'. It is a data transport protocol in a network. It organizes the transmission of data in packets over the network with strict (protocol) rules of communication. DNS: abbreviation for 'Domain Name System'. It is a distributed computer service that serves to translate domain names (web addresses in the form of a URL) into IP addresses (which uniquely identify a website in the network). This system transforms a URL into an IP address. [...]
