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Q148288: XADM: Microsoft Exchange TP4 Transport Stack

Article: Q148288
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork exc4 exc5 exc55
Last Modified: 16-JUN-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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TP4 is an OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) connection-oriented protocol used with
a Connectionless Network Protocol (CLNP). TP4 includes the following features:

- Uses CLNP network service provider based on ISO 8348

- Provides guaranteed reliable delivery of packets using sequence numbers

- Ensures data integrity by using checksums

- Re-transmits corrupted or lost packets

- Similiar to TCP

This protocol is available for Microsoft Windows NT Server on the Microsoft
Exchange Server version 4.0 compact disc in the \TP4SETUP directory.

MORE INFORMATION
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To install the TP4 protocol, copy all the platform-specific files under the
TP4SETUP directory to your hard drive. In Control Panel Network, click Add
Software. For Network Software, select "<Other> Requires disk from
manufacturer" (without quotes) and specify the location of the T4 protocol
files.

One way to troubleshoot a TP4 connectivity problem is to use a network analyzer,
such as a Network General Sniffer. Microsoft Network Monitor currently does not
include a TP4 parser. However, a TP4 capture is displayed as LLC frames, which
can be used to diagnose any problem. No TP4 Ping utilities are included on the
Exchange Server 4.0 compact disc.


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Keywords          : kbnetwork exc4 exc5 exc55 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbinfo

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