SecurityPortal: Ask Buffy - ports; log search tools, DNS - UDP or TCP

Apr 12, 2001, 21:00 (0 Talkback[s])
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"How can I tell what ports my application uses when accessing the Internet or any other service?"

"I have a question about DNS. When does DNS use UDP or TCP? Thanks."

"Is there a definitive breakdown of what netbios protocols specific Microsoft applications rely upon?"

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