Re: Protocol Definition

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In very simple terms: A protocol is a set of rules for interaction. In 
this case the interaction is between computers. This can involve both 
hardware and software and protocols define the interactions as well as 
the "formats" (bits on the wire etc).

For a much more comprehensive definition, see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_protocol

Ole


Ole J. Jacobsen
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Cisco Systems
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On Wed, 4 Jan 2012, Kaushal Shriyan wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Can someone please explain me the term "Protocol". Does it also mean it has
> some software code underlying beneath it. Please help me understand.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Kaushal
> 
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