Computer Networks PCCST501 Semester 5 KTU CS 2024 Scheme - Dr Binu V P

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Syllabus

Module I

Overview of the Computer Network and Internet

Protocol Layering

Application Layer

  • Introduction to the Application Layer and Application Layer Paradigms
  • Client–Server Communication Using Socket
  • Client–Server Applications
    • World Wide Web and HTTP
    • FTP
    • Electronic Mail
    • DNS
  • Peer-to-Peer Network 
    • BitTorrent

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