Day 31

Networking Models

Key Topics

Both the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking models are important conceptual frameworks for understanding networks. Today we review the layers and functions of each model.

The OSI and TCP/IP Models

To understand how communication occurs across the network, you can use layered models as a framework for representing and explaining networking concepts and technologies. Layered models, such as the TCP/IP and OSI models, support interoperability between competing vendor product lines.

The OSI ...

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