Understanding the Number of Ports an Operating System Can Have
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When discussing ports in the context of operating systems, it's essential to understand how they relate to networking. Ports are integral to the TCP/IP and UDP protocol stacks, enabling multiple communication endpoints to coexist on a single machine. This blog delves into the technicalities of how many ports an OS can support, the factors that influence this number, and practical considerations for their usage.