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Network Protocols Glossary

What is a network protocol? Protocols are the rules of the road for how data exists and moves on the network. They allow many different systems and computers to communicate.

Microsoft NMF

What is Microsoft NMF?

Microsoft .Net Message Framing Protocol provides a standardized way to encapsulate messages for transmission. Think of NMF as a container for your data, ensuring it arrives at its destination intact and recognizable. It is primarily used in applications using web services, particularly those written using the .NET framework.


What is the purpose of MNMF

NMF operates as a layer above the transport protocol (like TCP or UDP). It takes raw data and encapsulates it within a specific format, adding necessary headers and footers to define the beginning and end of a message. This structured approach ensures that the receiving end can accurately interpret the data as intended.