Reliability (computer networking)
ABILITY OF A COMPUTER NETWORK PROTOCOL TO NOTIFY THE SENDER OF WHETHER DELIVERY OF DATA WAS SUCCESSFUL
Reliability properties; Strong reliability properties; Reliable messaging; Reliable messaging service; Reliable messaging system; Reliable communications; Assurance (computer networking); Reliable delivery
In computer networking, a reliable protocol is a communication protocol that notifies the sender whether or not the delivery of data to intended recipients was successful. Reliability is a synonym for assurance, which is the term used by the ITU and ATM Forum.