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DDNS (Dynamic DNS)

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is technology for automatically assigning dynamically assigned IP addresses to fixed domains.

The recent availability of always-on Internet connections has resulted in an increased number of users turning their home computers into publicly acces- sible Web servers. The IP address supplied by the Internet service provider changes with each connection, complicating public access to the Internet.

By using a DDNS service, home computers can normally be accessed with a fixed host name.

DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the device's IP address can even change while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the software keeps track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage the task. This means that a new computer can be added to a network without the hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address.

FTP

Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. A protocol for transferring files over the Internet or an intranet on the TCP/IP network.

HTTP

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the underlying protocol used by the World Wide Web. It defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and what actions web servers and browsers should take in response to vari- ous commands. For example, when you enter a URL in your browser, this actually sends an HTTP command to the Web server directing it to fetch and transmit the requested web page.

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