Capterra Glossary
Header
The term header, in the computer science industry, refers to the supplemental information within a data packet (a unit of data that travels along a computer network). A header precedes the actual data within a data packet, providing the important information needed for data transmission. Headers typically include addressing information, routing information, and the protocol version that should be used to transmit the data packet. Headers help control the flow of data packets over a network, so that they can effectively be transmitted from system to system.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Header
It's crucial for businesses to effectively share company data throughout their organization. Headers allow businesses to effectively transmit data over their company network by ensuring that each data packet sent and received over a company network is transmitted to the appropriate location. This allows business professionals to leverage their company data effectively, and in a timely manner.
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