4. The original HTTP protocol used TCP/IP as the underlying protocol. For each page, graphic, or applet, a separate TCP connection was constructed, used, and terminated. This caused several problems: one referred to as the elephant and mice problem and two aspects of connection overhead. Describe both problems. Why were separate connections used? Would UDP rather than TCP be a good alternative? What solution would you propose to these problems to improve HTTP performance?

4. The original HTTP protocol used TCP/IP as the underlying protocol. For each page, graphic, or applet, a separate TCP connection was constructed, used, and terminated. This caused several problems: one referred to as the elephant and mice problem and two aspects of connection overhead. Describe both problems. Why were separate connections used? Would UDP rather than TCP be a good alternative? What solution would you propose to these problems to improve HTTP performance?

Comptia A+ Core 1 Exam: Guide To Computing Infrastructure (mindtap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357108376

Author:Jean Andrews, Joy Dark, Jill West

Publisher:Jean Andrews, Joy Dark, Jill West

Chapter8: Network Infrastructure And Troubleshooting

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