Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer security (TLS ) are protocols that provide secure communications over a computer network or link. They are commonly used in web browsing and email. In this tutorial we will look: TLS and SSL Public and Private keys Why we need certificates and what they do How to get a digital certificate and understand the different common certificate types. What is TLS TLS is based on SSL and was developed as a replacement in response to known vulnerabilities in SSLv3.
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Understanding The Domain Name Structure
To understand the domain name structure you really need to understand the problem the structure was meant to solve. The Domain Name Structure and Domain Name System were developed to organise and find the IP addresses of Computers on large distributed networks.
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Bluetooth is a wireless networking protocol (like WIFI) designed to quickly and automatically connect devices like printers, PDAs, Cameras etc to computers and to each other without wires. Common Bluetooth applications are: Connecting mobile phones to each other to exchange pictures,ring tones, music etc Connecting computer peripherals like mice, keyboards, printers etc to a computer. Connecting headsets to mobile phones for hands free operation (Bluetooth car kits)
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