AFP
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000034
Apple Filing Protocol, a proprietary network protocol developed by Apple Inc. for file sharing over a network. It allows macOS users to access files and services on remote servers. While still supported, it has largely been superseded by Server Message Block (SMB) for cross-platform compatibility.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000034 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Apple Filing Protocol, a proprietary network protocol developed by Apple Inc. for file sharing over a network. It allows macOS users to access files and services on remote servers. While still supported, it has largely been superseded by Server Message Block (SMB) for cross-platform compatibility.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/afp/"
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Record 36 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.