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Understanding Email Fundamentals

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What is the primary function of an SMTP server in email communication?

To route the email to its destination

What type of software is Gmail?

Email client

What is the role of the Domain Name System server in email communication?

To route the email to its destination through the Internet

What is the purpose of the email client software in sending an email?

To create and send the email

What happens when the email client sends the message to the SMTP server?

The SMTP server confirms that it has received the message

What type of files can be attached to an email?

Various types of files, such as images, programs, and documents

What is the primary purpose of middleware software in the storage system?

To allow multiple clients to share storage space and processing power

Why is it impractical to have a dedicated server for each client?

Because of the large demand for storage space and immediate needs

What is the benefit of server virtualization?

It reduces the need for more physical machines

What may the central server do to a file before saving it?

Encrypt it to deter hackers

What happens to a file in case of a major catastrophe?

Parts of it may be distributed among several servers

What is the result of server virtualization on the server farm?

Each virtual computer operates as though it were the only computer on the farm

What happens when a remote client receives a request to download a song?

It becomes a server and sends the file to the requesting computer

What is the main difference between server-concentric architecture and distributed structure?

One has central servers, while the other is decentralized

What is the primary function of BitTorrent?

To enable distribution of data over the internet

How does BitTorrent speed up the download process?

By downloading from multiple sources simultaneously

What is the role of a leecher in the BitTorrent system?

A user who is in the process of downloading the file from others

What is the primary difference between a seeder and a leecher?

A seeder is a user who has the complete file, while a leecher is a user who is still downloading

What happens when a leecher completes the download of a file in BitTorrent?

They become a seeder and share the file with others

What is the advantage of distributed structure over server-concentric architecture?

It is more difficult to police

What is the primary function of file-sharing software?

To enable distribution of data over the internet

What is the requirement for file sharing between two users?

Both users must have the same file-sharing software

What is the role of the domain name server in the email delivery process?

To locate the recipient's email server

What is the main function of SMTP in email delivery?

To send the message to the recipient's email server

What is the role of routers in email delivery?

To decide which electronic pathway to send the email along

What is the purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

To locate the IP address for a domain name

What is the role of gateways in email delivery?

To translate the data from one type of computer system to another

What protocol is used to retrieve emails from an email server?

IMAP

What is file sharing?

The practice of making files available for others to access and download

What is the purpose of P2P file sharing?

To enable users to share digital files directly

What is the role of the client software in P2P file sharing?

To send a list of files to the server for others to search and download

What is the role of the server in P2P file sharing?

To post the list of files for others to search and download

What is the term used to describe a user who finishes downloading a file and chooses not to seed?

Leecher

What is the main benefit of having more seeders for a file in BitTorrent?

Higher torrent speed

What is the role of a tracker in BitTorrent?

To coordinate the sharing of files among peers

What is the term used to describe a group of peers and trackers exchanging requests and bits of files?

Swarm

What is the benefit of cloud storage for users?

Access to files remotely

What is the purpose of the authentication process in cloud storage?

To ensure secure access to files

What is the front end of cloud storage?

The client's device

What is the role of the central server in cloud storage?

To manage all client requests

What is the purpose of protocols in cloud storage?

To ensure no gaps or contradictions in client requests

What is the term used to describe a user who is downloading a file and simultaneously uploading the downloaded part to other users?

Peer

Learn how emails work, from creating messages to sending them via SMTP servers. Discover the process of email communication and the role of internet service providers.

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