[Misty Stewart]

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a communication standard that allows application programs and computing devices to exchange messages over a network. It is designed to send information across the internet and ensure the successful delivery of data and messages over networks. TCP organizes data for transmission between a server and a client, guaranteeing the integrity of the communicated data. Before transmitting data, TCP establishes a connection between the source and destination, ensuring the connection remains live until communication begins. It then breaks large amounts of data into smaller packets, maintaining data integrity throughout the process.
Internet Protocol (IP) is a network layer protocol responsible for addressing and routing packets of data so they can travel across networks and arrive at the correct destination. IP assigns unique addresses to devices on a network and uses these addresses to route packets to their destination.
TCP ensures reliable and ordered delivery of data between applications on a network, while IP is essential for addressing and routing data across networks to ensure they reach the correct destination.