Internet Protocol (IP) refers to the standardized communication rules and formatting enabling efficient transfer of data packets between internet connected devices across disparate networks composing the internet.

How IP Relates to Managed IT:

– Defines addressing schema attributing unique IDs to each communicating hardware device.
– Handles reliable transportation through established transmission control protocol (TCP).
– MSPs optimize network infrastructures for maximizing IP-enabled connection integrity.

Example:

A multi-site retail business works with an MSP in transitioning to the latest IP6 specification to enhance device addressing flexibility, strengthen security protections and enable scalability.

Key Takeaways:

– Establishes universal specifications for internet data routing.
– Robust networks require IP foundation upgrades over time.
– WPG optimizes IP deployments as communication and connectivity cornerstone.