Three Available Protocols for SQL Server
Shared Memory: This is an in-memory protocol and thus is only suitable for applications running
on the same machine as the SQL Server.
Named Pipes: This is an interprocess communications protocol (IPC) that enables a process to
communicate with another process, possibly running on a different computer,
through the use of shared memory. This protocol typically works well in small
and fast local area networks because it generates additional network traffi c
during use. In larger and slower networks, TCP/IP works better.
TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), is widely used today.
TCP guarantees the delivery and order of the information sent between computers,
while IP defi nes the format or structure of the data sent. TCP/IP also
contains advanced security features that make it attractive to security-sensitive
organizations and users. This protocol works well in larger networks and slower
