Why Use TCP/IP?

TCP/IP is a set of protocols that enable communication between computers. There was a time when it was not important for computers to communicate with each other. There was no need for a common protocol. But as computers became networked, the need arose for computers to agree on certain protocols..... TCP/IP has been in a use for more than 20 years, and time has proven it to be a tested and stable protocol suite. TCP/IP has many features and benefits. Some vital factors of TCP/IP:

• Support from Vendors
• Interoperability
• Flexibility
• Routability

Why Use TCP/IP? TCP/IP offers many advantages over other network protocols and protocol suites. Here is a summary of some of the benefits of using the TCP/IP protocol suite: • Widely published, open standard TCP/IP is not a secret. • Compatible with different computer systems. • Works on different hardware and network configurations. • Routable protocol. • Reliable, efficient data delivery. • Single addressing scheme. The Internet has become a necessity for business, and it soon will be a necessity at home. Many businesses, large and small, are connected to the Internet and are using TCP/IP as the protocol of choice for their internal networks. As more and more homes connect to the Internet, those computers will also use the TCP/IP protocol suite. The commercial implications of the Internet have changed the dynamic of every business model that has ever been taught. TCP/IP is the standard for a communications protocol on the Internet. You cannot connect to the Internet without using TCP/IP. Whether you build a network at home with two hosts or you manage an internetwork at your business with 100,000 hosts, TCP/IP is a communications protocol that will work effectively. TCP/IP can scale to any size environment and is robust enough to connect different types of LANs.