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TCP

ALSO CALLED: Transmission Control Protocol and Transport Control Protocol
DEFINITION: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a set of rules (protocol) used along with the Internet Protocol (IP) to send data in the form of message units between computers over the Internet.While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data, TCP takes care of keeping  … 
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Leveraging the Edge: Delivering Unmatched Performance for Large File Downloads
sponsored by Akamai Technologies
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper describes how a distributed architecture is vitally important to achieve performance and reliability in the delivery of large electronic files.
Posted: 07 Jan 2009 | Published: 06 Jan 2009
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An Integrated Approach to Application Delivery
sponsored by NetScout Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses a more integrated approach to application delivery with the intent of eliminating organization and technological stovetops.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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IT Briefing: Extending Domino Applications to Smartphones
sponsored by Motorola Good Technology Group
WHITE PAPER: Motorola's Good Technology Group is leading the way, utilizing its market-proven secure transport to enable mobile applications. This document looks at current trends supporting application access outside the enterprise's four walls.
Posted: 09 Dec 2008 | Published: 09 Dec 2008
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Data migration: Moving to a Better way of Integrating Data Storage Devices
sponsored by Overland Storage
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will describe how to utilize and best leverage the data migration utility built into GuardianOS.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 02 Dec 2008
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The Hidden Storage "Gotchas" of Server Virtualization
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
PRESENTATION: This document details various issues related to server virtualization and offers solutions to eliminate these problems.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Podcast: Extending Domino Applications to Smartphones
sponsored by Motorola Good Technology Group
PODCAST: In this Podcast, you will discover how to successfully enable mobile Domino applications. Learn how to combine device management and security with a managed VPN to mobilize Domino applications in a simple and cost effective way.
Posted: 18 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 18 Nov 2008
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Mobile Applications: A Different Breed
sponsored by Motorola Good Technology Group
WHITE PAPER: Mobile application deployment is critical, yet mobile applications are a different breed than traditional PC based applications and they need optimization for the mobile specific infrastructure and work styles of the mobile user.
Posted: 12 Nov 2008 | Published: 12 Nov 2008
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eGuide: Managing VoIP Quality
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER: This expert guide will explore the issues that can impact your network when VoIP comes into play, and our expert will discuss strategies for keeping your voice and data traffic running smoothly on one network.
Posted: 07 Nov 2008 | Published: 07 Nov 2008
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The True ROI behind Wide-Area Data Services and WAN Optimization
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In this paper, NetForecast analysts interviewed customers who have deployed Wide-Area Data Services (WDS), and the results show that WDS technology has significant strategic business value to companies.
Posted: 31 Oct 2008 | Published: 31 Oct 2008
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Accelerating Satellite WANs with Riverbed
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE: This solutions brief explains how using WDS can enable more robust, LAN-like performance over satellite connections with out-of-the-box compatibility that accelerates the broadest range of applications remote workers need to function.
Posted: 31 Oct 2008 | Published: 31 Oct 2008
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The F5 Acceleration Portfolio
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: F5 is the leader in Application Delivery Networking, ensuring applications are secure, fast, and available. This white paper provides an overview of specific F5 acceleration features across three F5 product lines.
Posted: 07 Oct 2008 | Published: 07 Oct 2008
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Next-gen Load Balancing: Delivering Advanced Web Apps
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: The increasing demands for high availability, reliability and security of application access are driving the need for load balancers to provide a comprehensive set of network level and application-level services. Read this paper to learn more.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008
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Keys to SAP Application Acceleration: Advances in Delivery Systems
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: It is essential that SAP applications and network infrastructures be considered together as a "application infrastructure" that supports strategic business objectives. This paper examines the challenges associated with SAP application delivery
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008
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Keys to Microsoft Application Acceleration: Advances in Delivery Systems
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how you can ensure significantly faster access to the Microsoft applications your users depend on. Download this complimentary guide to discover how an integrated advanced delivery solution can help you.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008
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TMOS - Secure Development and Implementation for Application Delivery Networks
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, read how TMOS--the foundation and architecture for F5's application delivery controllers running on the BIG-IP platform--brings a wealth of security to existing application delivery networks.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Cisco Systems Integrates WAN Optimization into Your Existing Network Infrastructure
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems' Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) technology is a Strong Performer and placed just outside the Leaders category.
Posted: 02 Apr 2008 | Published: 20 Jul 2007
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Protect Remote-office Data
sponsored by Storage Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: It's best to store remote-office data and host remote-office applications in the central data center. Various products can eliminate TCP/IP transmission issues that might hinder those moves.
Posted: 15 Jan 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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TCP DEFINITION (continued): …  track of the individual units of data (called packets) that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet.

For example, when an HTML file is sent to you from a Web server, the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) program layer in that server divides the file into one or more packets, numbers the packets, and then forwards them individually to the IP program layer. Although each packet has the same destination IP address, it may get … 
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