During this week’s activities, I explored different internet fundamentals. The first activity I completed was about **Internet Services**. I learned about various services such as communication services, including email, IRC, and VoIP, as well as information retrieval services like FTP and Gopher. I found the details about web services and video conferencing to be particularly insightful as they allow applications to communicate seamlessly, and video conferencing enables efficient remote collaboration. I can apply this knowledge to improve how I communicate and collaborate in online work environments.
The second activity focused on **Screen Sharing/Remote Desktop**. I examined different tools such as Chrome Remote Desktop and VNC, which allow remote control of computers from anywhere. This experience taught me how these tools can simplify technical support and file access, enabling me to assist colleagues and access my home workstation remotely. This could be particularly useful in remote working environments or for troubleshooting when I am away from my desk.
The third activity was about **FTP (File Transfer Protocol)**. I learned how FTP enables file transfers between clients and servers, and how tools like FileZilla make the process seamless. By practicing file transfers using FTP, I realized how important this protocol is for website management and file sharing. I see myself using FTP to maintain websites or transfer large files efficiently in my future web development projects.
The first video introduces Voice over IP (VoIP), a technology that enables telephone services to operate over broadband internet connections. VoIP offers significant cost savings, especially for VoIP-to-VoIP calls, and provides greater flexibility than traditional phone services. Users can move phone numbers between locations with ease, and VoIP works across various devices, including VoIP phones, traditional phones with adapters, and even mobile devices over Wi-Fi. The video also explains SIP, an open VoIP standard that promotes interoperability between providers, unlike proprietary systems like Skype.
The second video explains the basics of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and how it is used to transfer files between computers, particularly between a local machine and a web server. FTP allows users to upload website files to servers so they can be accessed online. The process requires an FTP client, such as Cyberduck or FileZilla, and login credentials for the server. The tutorial walks through establishing a connection, logging in, and navigating directories on a server to prepare for file transfers.
The video discusses remote desktop solutions that allow users to control a computer from another device. Windows offers a built-in tool, Remote Desktop Connection, but it is limited to certain versions and networks. Third-party options like TeamViewer provide cross-platform support and ease of use, allowing file sharing and access to multiple devices. TeamViewer supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with mobile platforms. Other paid options include LogMeIn, and for Linux users, there are alternatives like PuTTY.
Week 6 PDFSlideshow