AIP Fullform

AIP or Adaptive Internet Protocol can be classified as a multi-channel protocol that permits various applications running on different platforms to be displayed extensively on various client systems. It builds a bridge for existing IP networks to meet future network architecture needs. It has a variety of display and input services. It also supports printing facility, audio, and device mapping services.

Features :

• AIP follows layer 3-oriented network architecture.
• It supports colors of up to 24-bit i.e., it provides a palette of 16.7 million colors.
• It provides a 256-bit encryption facility via Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption algorithm.
• It provides security for transport layer.
• It provides Audio support i.e. audio programs running on remote servers can be redirected to local computers by users.
• It provides file system redirection facility i.e. files can be run on remote computers without involving use of a terminal session.
• It provides facility of printer redirection which permits users to use their local printer within application session as they would with a locally or network shared printer.
• It provides facility of port redirection that allows applications running within terminal session can access local serial ports directly.
• It allows sharing of clipboard between remote computer and local computer.

Advantages :

• AIP supports remote display of various applications to same client at same time.
• AIP delivers applications running on UNIX, Windows, and other platforms and associated device services needed by these platforms.
• A firewall-friendly approach is used to configure protocol.
• Since virtual display layer and application layer are separated from each other, AIP provides greater security and mobility levels.
• Dynamic monitoring of performance makes AIP, an adaptive protocol.
• Communication between client and server is handled by Telemetry built into protocol, which advises best communication methods to Server.
• It provides optimal network performance to clients and can handle varying bandwidth conditions.

Disadvantages :

• License for using AIP needs to be bought.