WebDAV (World Wide Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) uses various protocols to perform its operations. These protocols include:
1. HTTP: WebDAV uses the HTTP protocol to communicate between client and server. It uses the HTTP methods like PROPFIND, PROPPATCH, MKCOL, PUT, COPY, MOVE, DELETE, etc. for performing different operations.
1. XML: WebDAV uses the Extensible Markup Language (XML) for formatting its requests and responses. XML is used for representing the metadata and properties of files and folders in a hierarchical structure.
1. SSL/TLS: WebDAV can use SSL/TLS encryption to secure its communication over the network. SSL/TLS provides confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity to the WebDAV traffic.
1. LDAP: WebDAV can use LDAP to perform authentication and authorization of users. LDAP is a protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an IP network.
1. SMTP: WebDAV can use Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to send notification emails to users. This protocol allows WebDAV to send emails to notify people of changes made to files and documents.
1. CalDAV: WebDAV can use CalDAV (Calendar Distributed Authoring and Versioning) for managing calendars and scheduling. CalDAV uses WebDAV as its underlying protocol to provide a standard interface for accessing shared calendars.
