Assume that a client can use UDP to obtain a file from a distant server at a known address. The client initiates the request for a file name, and the server responds with a sequence of data packets containing various file components. To ensure delivery reliability, the client and server use a stop-and-wait protocol. Is there anything else wrong with this protocol aside apparent performance issues? Consider the possibility of process failure.

Assume that a client can use UDP to obtain a file from a distant server at a known address. The client initiates the request for a file name, and the server responds with a sequence of data packets containing various file components. To ensure delivery reliability, the client and server use a stop-and-wait protocol. Is there anything else wrong with this protocol aside apparent performance issues? Consider the possibility of process failure.

Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337102063

Author:Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord

Publisher:Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord

Chapter6: Security Technology: Access Controls, Firewalls, And Vpns

Section: Chapter Questions

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