Network Protocols at Huffman Trucking Company

1. Identify Protocols

TCP/IP

IPX/SPX

   2.  Rationale for the Adoption of Existing Protocols

Applications and systems being used

Ideal protocols

   3.  Advantages of Protocols

TCP/IP

Routable

Supports all modern operating systems

Traffic controllers for large private networks

Connects dissimilar systems

Robust, scaleable, cross-platform client/server framework

Fast, Highly Established

Works with TCP/IP

Enables file & printer sharing on Window operating systems

Good for small to medium metworks

1. Disadvantages of Protocols

TCP/IP

                          Cost

Undesirable sharing

Illegal or Undesirable Behavior

Data Security Concerns

IPX/SPX

Not designed for enterprise environment, no standardization...