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TCP

intermediate
networking
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Definition

Transmission Control Protocol - ensures reliable, ordered delivery of data over networks. Like registered mail that guarantees delivery and confirms receipt.

Real-World Example

Web browsers use TCP to ensure that web pages are downloaded completely and in the correct order.

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Cloud Provider Equivalencies

TCP is a core Internet transport protocol, not a cloud provider service. All major clouds support TCP for networking between clients, load balancers, VMs/instances, containers, and managed services (for example, TCP-based HTTPS, SSH, and database connections).

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