Chapter 2, Problem P6P

1. a)

Program Plan Intro

HTTP:

The web application uses Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) as application layer protocol.

HTTP is an application protocol for distributive, collaborative, and hypermedia information systems.

Client:

In computer network, a client is a computer hardware or software that accesses a service made available by server. A client usually asks for the service of a server. The client accesses the service by a way of network.

Server:

In computer network, a server is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs. A server usually accepts requests made by the client and provides its services to the client.

b)

Program Plan Intro

HTTP:

The web application uses Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) as application layer protocol.

HTTP is an application protocol for distributive, collaborative, and hypermedia information systems.

c)

Program Plan Intro

HTTP:

The web application uses Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) as application layer protocol.

HTTP is an application protocol for distributive, collaborative, and hypermedia information systems.

Client:

In computer network, a client is a computer hardware or software that accesses a service made available by server. A client usually asks for the service of a server. The client accesses the service by a way of network.

Server:

In computer network, a server is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs. A server usually accepts requests made by the client and provides its services to the client.

d)

HTTP:

The web application uses Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) as application layer protocol.

HTTP is an application protocol for distributive, collaborative, and hypermedia information systems.

Client:

In computer network, a client is a computer hardware or software that accesses a service made available by server. A client usually asks for the service of a server. The client accesses the service by a way of network.

Server:

In computer network, a server is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs. A server usually accepts requests made by the client and provides its services to the client.

Explanation of Solution

Closing of transport connection:

“Yes”, it is possible for either of server or client that one side starts closing a connection while the other side is transmitting data through this connection...