The document discusses the concept of sockets in computer networks, explaining how they facilitate communication between application layers and processes in a UNIX environment. It covers the roles of local and remote socket addresses, the TCP/IP protocol, and the differences between TCP and UDP in terms of connection-oriented and connectionless services. Additionally, it introduces the Domain Name System (DNS) and its structure, emphasizing its importance in mapping domain names to resource records for efficient internet communication.
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unit 5 computer networks
The document discusses the concept of sockets in computer networks, explaining how they facilitate communication between application layers and processes in a UNIX environment. It covers the roles of local and remote socket addresses, the TCP/IP protocol, and the differences between TCP and UDP in terms of connection-oriented and connectionless services. Additionally, it introduces the Domain Name System (DNS) and its structure, emphasizing its importance in mapping domain names to resource records for efficient internet communication.