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SCOL Name Service
Port 1200 is primarily utilized by the SCOL 3D virtual worlds platform for world name resolution services, enabling clients to discover and connect to 3D virtual environments. It acts as a directory service that facilitates interactions within SCOL's interactive and immersive spaces..
SCOL (Standard Container Of Libraries) is a platform designed to develop, deploy, and operate interactive 3D virtual worlds and collaborative applications. Port 1200 serves as a communication endpoint for SCOL's name resolution service. When a client wishes to connect to a specific virtual world, it queries this service to resolve the world's name to its corresponding server address, much like how DNS works for domains.
Technically, the protocol over port 1200 implements request-response patterns where SCOL clients send lookup queries containing world identifiers. The SCOL server processes these requests and returns metadata, such as IP addresses and connection parameters required to join the world. This service streamlines the discovery phase, reducing user friction when navigating multiple 3D spaces.
Due to its role as a directory service within the SCOL ecosystem, port 1200's protocol tends to be lightweight and optimized for quick resolution, though it can be extended to support additional metadata exchanges. Being TCP-based ensures reliable message delivery essential in the handshake phase of 3D world connectivity.