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Define SSL and TLS, Explain What is the difference between TLS and SSL?

SSL Stands for "Secure Sockets Layer." SSL is a secure protocol developed for sending information securely over the Internet. Many websites use SSL for secure areas of their sites, such as user account pages and online checkout. Usually, when you are asked to "log in" on a website, the resulting page is secured by SSL. SSL encrypts the data being transmitted so that a third party cannot "eavesdrop" on the transmission and view the data being transmitted. Only the user's computer and the secure server are able to recognize the data. SSL keeps your name, address, and credit card information between you and merchant to which you are providing it. Without this kind of encryption, online shopping would be far too insecure to be practical. When you visit a Web address starting with "https," the "s" after the "http" indicates the website is secure. These websites often use SSL certificates to verify their authentic...

Do you know Mail Server? Define SMTP

A mail server (or email server) is a computer system that sends and receives   email . In many cases,   web servers   and mail servers are combined in a single machine. However, large   ISPs   and public email services (such as Gmail and Hotmail) may use dedicated hardware for sending and receiving email. In order for a computer system to function as a mail server, it must include mail server   software . This software allows the system administrator to create and manage email accounts for any   domains   hosted on the server. For example, if the server hosts the   domain name   "techterms.com," it can provide email accounts ending in "@techterms.com." Mail servers send and receive email using standard email   protocols . For example, the   SMTP   protocol sends messages and handles outgoing mail requests. The   IMAP   and   POP3   protocols receive messages and are used to process incoming mail...

How to Install SSL Certificate On HostGator?

Do not know how to install an SSL certificate in Hostgator? If you visit websites and blogs regularly or have an eye for details, you may have noticed that some URLs start with “http://” and others with “https://”. If you haven’t seen yet, this article will enlighten you about what this is all about and the benefit of one over the other. In simple terms, the additional “S” means that your connection to the site is secure, and the data entered can’t be acquired by unintended parties. The technology behind the additional “s” is called SSL, and today, we will tell you how to install SSL Certificate on HostGator- a hosting platform. What is an SSL Certificate, and why is it important? SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer; it refers to a digital certificate that encrypts connections between a server and a client. After knowing   what an SSL certificate   is, you may be wondering, why is it important? An SSL certificate ensures that the data submitted through web...