Elastic Load Balancer is a service provided by Amazon Web Services that automatically distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets, such as Amazon EC2 instances, containers, and IP addresses. ELBs are essential for ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability of applications hosted in the cloud. Here’s a detailed overview of what an ELB means Read More …
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ICMP – Internet Control Message Protocol
The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is a fundamental protocol used in the Internet Protocol (IP) suite. It is primarily designed for network devices to communicate error messages and operational information regarding the status of the network. While ICMP is not used for transmitting data like TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) or UDP (User Datagram Protocol), Read More …
DDoS – Distributed Denial of Service
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic. DDoS attacks are executed using multiple compromised computer systems, often referred to as a botnet, which are controlled by the attacker. These botnets Read More …
UDP and Its Role in Online Communication
The User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is one of the foundational protocols of the internet, widely used for applications where speed and efficiency are prioritized over reliability. This article explores what UDP is, how it works, and why it is often chosen over Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) for specific use cases, particularly in online communication and Read More …
TCP: The Backbone of Reliable Communication
The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a fundamental part of internet communication, ensuring reliable data exchange between computers and systems. This article will go into some brief details on what TCP is, how it works, and its critical role in enabling seamless communication across networks. What is TCP? Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is one of Read More …