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HInternet

HTTP/2

An HTTP version with binary framing and multiple streams per connection. It can reduce communication overhead but does not solve application-performance problems.

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HTTP/3

An HTTP version using QUIC rather than TCP. It changes transport and connection-establishment behaviour; benefits depend on network, client and infrastructure.

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HServers / Websites

HTTPS

HTTP carried over a TLS-protected connection. It protects transmission confidentiality and integrity and supports server authentication. A padlock does not establish the owner's honesty or protect against every application defect.

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HServers

Hybrid cloud

An architecture combining private or on-premises environments with public cloud. Integration, management and data flow matter, not merely having two providers.

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