Network

One of the best performance enhancements in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is a complete redesign of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack, also known as the Next Generation TCP/IP stack. The TCP/IP stack has been redesigned to enable high-speed multi-gigabit capabilities without consuming all of the CPU power and resources on the server. It integrates security products into the Windows platform and makes it more manageable. In addition, the TCP/IP stack has been redesigned to make it more easily serviced, to add capabilities, and to let third-party independent software vendors (ISVs) add capabilities to it (specifically in the firewall and antivirus categories).

What Causes Network Pressure?

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