A client application establishes a connection to a server, transmits an action, and waits for a response. What happens then? Is the connection still accessible for other operations? Compare the protocols SMTP, FTP, HTTP, POP3, and IMAP. What are the advantages and disadvantages of maintaining or terminating the connection between operations?

A client application establishes a connection to a server, transmits an action, and waits for a response. What happens then? Is the connection still accessible for other operations? Compare the protocols SMTP, FTP, HTTP, POP3, and IMAP. What are the advantages and disadvantages of maintaining or terminating the connection between operations?

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