1. A method of optimizing scalability in a multiprocessor data server having N processors, wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to 2, the method comprising: implementing N NICs (Network Interface Cards), a first one of the N NICs being dedicated to receiving an incoming data stream; binding an interrupt from the first one of the N NICs to a first one of the N processors; binding an interrupt for an nth NIC to an nth processor, wherein 0<n<&equals;N; and binding a DPC (Deferred Procedure Call) for the nth NIC to the nth processor.