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A protocol is a specific method for a network connection such as http, ftp, smtp, etc. &nbsp;The actual details of a protocol are in the binary code implemented in the driver software. &nbsp;This article <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_protocol_suite" rel="ugc">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_protocol_suite</a>&nbsp;lists most of the Internet protocols in use. &nbsp;From a user viewpoint, all you usually need is to make sure your software is using the same protocol as the site you're trying to connect to.
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A protocol is a specific method for a network connection such as http, ftp, smtp, etc.  The actual details of a protocol are in the binary code implemented in the driver software.  This article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_protocol_suite [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_protocol_suite] lists most of the Internet protocols in use.  From a user viewpoint, all you usually need is to make sure your software is using the same protocol as the site you're trying to connect to.

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Protocol is a certain way of communication in between devices. &nbsp;The devices communicating with each other need to be talking in the same language.
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Protocol is a certain way of communication in between devices.  The devices communicating with each other need to be talking in the same language.

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Are we doing your homework? &nbsp;Just wondering...
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Are we doing your homework?  Just wondering...

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&quot;Are we doing your homework? &nbsp;Just wondering...&quot;<br />
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No, I graduated high school over a decade ago.<br />
Perhaps I should have expanded more on the question - I want to know what exactly a Protocol is comprised of and how they're built -i.e. Assembly/Machine Code?<br />
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What is a Protocol,<b><i><u> exactly?<br />
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"Are we doing your homework?  Just wondering..."

No, I graduated high school over a decade ago.
Perhaps I should have expanded more on the question - I want to know what exactly a Protocol is comprised of and how they're built -i.e. Assembly/Machine Code?

What is a Protocol, exactly?


what is a protocol

The variety of Linux distributions creates myriad issues relating to configuration and operations when computers are networked, not the least of which is the use of various network management applications, some of which are included with specific distributions, while others are standalone applications.

Linux Networking

Network Management involves issues that are independent of specific hardware or software, including email policies, upgrade planning, backup scheduling and working with managed service providers for Desktop-As-A-Service (DaaS), Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) and the like through the use of tools, coupled with manufacturer standards, best practice guidelines, policies and procedures plus all other relevant documentation. Network management also includes monitoring, alerting and reporting, management reporting, planning for device or service updates, the backup of configurations, the setting of key performance indicators and measures (KPIs/KPMs), associated service level agreements and problem records as part of the IT Service Management (ITSM) framework.