A messaging technique where messages are stored in a message queue and forwarded to a software service as needed. Store and forward messaging is similar to doing business through voice mail. The voice mailbox is the queue. Incoming calls are retrieved when it is convenient, they are prioritized, and calls are returned at a convenient time.
Technique used for most email, where messages are transferred across the Internet and then held on the ISP's POP3 or IMAP mail server until collected by the user.
Switching method with a high error checking. The packet is fully received before being transmitted.
The ability to transmit a message to an intermediate relay point and store it temporarily when the receiving device is unavailable.
A repeater which processes messages by receiving them from one station and then sending them to another station. Unlike a full duplex repeater, this type can work on a single channel.
A buffering technique in which messages or packets are received in their entirety by an intermediary, ever if the ultimate recipient is not presently able to receive, This is used exclusively in the context of electronic mail across wide area networks, and occasionally for terminal I/O.
A networking term referring to when information is stored at routing points before its ultimate destination. Store and forward can be used to reduce the load on the original server. Players can retrieve their data from other players instead of the original broadcast site.
A method of switching in which a message is received as a whole, buffered, and then resent. All routers and virtually all current switches work in this manner. This method ensures that information being forwarded is free of errors.
Technique for examining incoming packets on an Ethernet switch or bridge whereby the whole packet is read before forwarding or filtering takes place. Store and forward is a slightly slower process than cut-through, but it does ensure that all bad or misaligned packets are eliminated from the network by the switching device.
The temporary storing of packets, messages, or frames in a data network before they are retransmitted toward their destination.
Switching technique where frames, packets or messages are temporarily received and buffered at intermediate points between the source and destination. Bridges, Routers, X.25 switches and ATM switches are all based on store and forward technology.
Describes network operations where messages, packets, or frames are temporarily stored in one or more intermediate nodes before reaching their final destination.
A type of system that collects information (like e-mail) for a user and then forwards the information when the user connects to the system.
A method where messages are temporarily stored in the controller before they are transmitted to their destination. It is used when the upline network or host application is temporarily stopped.
Function whereby a message is transmitted to some intermediate relay point and temporarily stored before forwarding to the next relay point.
Store and forward is a telecommunications technique in which information is sent to an intermediate station where it is kept and sent at a later time to the final destination or to another intermediate station. The intermediate station, or node in a networking context, verifies the integrity of the message before forwarding it. In general this technique is used in networks with intermittent connectivity, especially in the wilderness or environments requiring high mobility.