Core Technology and Third-Party Add-Ons

Microsoft TCP/IP is a full-featured implementation of the protocol suite and related services. It includes the following:

Figure 30.1 shows the elements of Microsoft TCP/IP alongside the variety of additional applications and connectivity utilities provided by Microsoft and other third-party vendors.

Figure 30.1 Microsoft TCP/IP Core Technology and Third-party Add-ons

Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows NT does not include a complete suite of TCP/IP connectivity utilities or server services (daemons). Many such applications and utilities — available in the public domain or from third-party vendors — are compatible with Microsoft TCP/IP.

Note

For computers running Windows for Workgroups, you can install Microsoft TCP/IP-32. For computers running MS-DOS, you can install the Microsoft Network Client for MS-DOS. Both are available on the Windows NT Server compact disc. For installation information, see the Windows NT Server Concepts and Planning book.