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What is HTTP/HTTPS?

The protocol used for transferring web pages and data between browsers and servers, with HTTPS adding encryption.

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) defines how messages are formatted and transmitted on the web. Methods include GET (retrieve), POST (submit), PUT (update), DELETE (remove). Status codes indicate outcomes (200 OK, 404 Not Found, 500 Server Error).

HTTPS adds TLS/SSL encryption, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authentication via certificates. HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 improve performance with multiplexing and reduced latency.

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A method of mapping private IP addresses to public IP addresses, allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP.
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A protocol for monitoring and managing network devices like routers, switches, servers, and printers remotely.
Anycast
A network routing technique where the same IP address is announced from multiple locations, directing users to the nearest server.
WireGuard
A modern, lightweight VPN protocol that uses state-of-the-art cryptography and minimal code for fast, secure tunneling.
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