Network protocols are like a common language for computers. The computers within a network may use vastly different software and hardware; however, the use of protocols enables them to communicate with each other regardless.
Computers require strict, predefined rules to exchange data accurately and consistently. These rules are called network protocols. Hundreds of protocols support various types of machine-to-machine communication, from sending emails and streaming videos to routing packets across the internet.
These protocols assist in describing the procedures and policies that are used in monitoring, maintaining, and managing the computer network. These protocols also help in communicating these requirements across the network to ensure stable communication.
Protocol, in computers and technology, is a broad definition used to describe any standard set of rules that enables communication between systems, devices, or software. Computer protocols ensure successful data transmission by defining steps and processes for communication between systems.
Protocols are established by international or industrywide organizations. Perhaps the most important computer protocol is OSI (Open Systems Interconnection), a set of guidelines for implementing networking communications between computers.
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