COMPUTER NETWORKING

APPLICATION LAYER

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What protocol is used for file-sharing and print services on Microsoft networks?
A
HTTP
B
HTTPS
C
SMTP
D
SMB
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol is a network file sharing protocol, and as implemented in Microsoft Windows is known as Microsoft SMB Protocol. The set of message packets that defines a particular version of the protocol is called a dialect. The Common Internet File System (CIFS) Protocol is a dialect of SMB.

Detailed explanation-2: -SMB is a network file sharing protocol that requires an open port on a computer or server to communicate with other systems. SMB ports are generally port numbers 139 and 445. Port 139 is used by SMB dialects that communicate over NetBIOS.

Detailed explanation-3: -SMB relies on the TCP and IP protocols for transport. This combination potentially allows file sharing over complex, interconnected networks, including the public Internet. The SMB server component uses TCP port 445.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Microsoft File Sharing software that is part of Windows uses a SMB/CIFS protocol. The following procedures describe using Microsoft File Sharing for SMB/CIFS file transfer. You can also download and install other SMB/CIFS software.

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