TCP/IP Core Networking Service

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is a suite of standard protocols for connecting computers and building networks. TCP/IP is network protocol software provided with Microsoft® Windows® operating systems that implements and supports the TCP/IP protocol suite:

• Before you begin using TCP/IP with this computer, see Checklist: Configuring TCP/IP.

• To find features that have been moved in the Windows Server 2003 family, see New ways to do familiar tasks with TCP/IP.

• For tips about using TCP/IP, see Best practices for TCP/IP.

• For help with specific tasks, see TCP/IP How To....

• For general background information, see TCP/IP Concepts.

• For problem-solving instructions, see Troubleshooting TCP/IP.

The Windows Server 2003 family includes the latest version of Internet Protocol (IP), known as IP version 6. For more information, see IP Version 6.