FTP is a client/server protocol. The server or host computer running FTP accepts commands from the client. ... Each computer is assigned a dynamic IP address by the DHCP server. A DHCP server is capable of assigning IP addresses to all of the computers on a network (Dux Digest). When accessing a web-site, one would use a computer name such as www.thispaperisalmostover.com, this name must be translated into an IP address using a DNS server. ...

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And the best end-to-end response time measurement is one that isolates those times to or from the network, client, or server. ... A typical web transaction involves a small amount of data sent to a server, perhaps requesting a web page, followed by a very large payload in return. ... Chariot Application Layer Test Chariot application testing works with agent software - performance endpoints - loaded on clients and servers in a test bed or across the production network. ...

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Introduction: This paper is going to discuss and compare several terms within network security. The terms to be discussed are historical and statistical logging, file security and firewalls, secret and public keys, symmetric and asymmetric keys and lastly digital certificates and digital postmarks...

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Networks Open Systems A proprietary computer manufacturer was rumoured to have said: "Open systems are unnecessary because they restrict customer choice". A software developer was rumoured to have said: "Standards stifle creativity and innovation". Discuss both of these statements. In addressing the statements an explanation of networks, local and wide area networks, open systems and relevant standards is required. Another important part of the discussion will focus on the organisations that implement the standards. ...

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