Definitions
- A self-contained unit of data that is transmitted over a network. - A packet of information that includes the destination address and other routing information. - A type of packet that is used in connectionless protocols, such as UDP.
- A unit of data that is transmitted over a network. - A collection of bits that includes the source and destination addresses, as well as other control information. - A type of data structure used in networking to organize and transmit data.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are units of data transmitted over a network.
- 2Both contain information about the destination address and other routing information.
- 3Both are used in networking to organize and transmit data.
What is the difference?
- 1Type: Datagram is a type of packet used in connectionless protocols, while packet is a general term for any unit of data transmitted over a network.
- 2Structure: Packet has a more complex structure than datagram, including additional control information.
- 3Reliability: Datagrams are not guaranteed to arrive at their destination, while packets are designed to be reliable and ensure delivery.
- 4Protocol: Datagrams are used in connectionless protocols, while packets are used in both connectionless and connection-oriented protocols.
- 5Size: Datagrams are typically smaller than packets.
Remember this!
Datagram and packet are both units of data transmitted over a network that include destination addresses and other routing information. However, datagram is a specific type of packet used in connectionless protocols, while packet is a general term that can refer to any unit of data transmitted over a network. Additionally, packet has a more complex structure and is designed to be reliable, while datagrams are not guaranteed to arrive at their destination.
